Reviewed: May 18, 2012

Ok. Not sure what was off for me. I do know that 1/2 cup instead of 1 whole cup of the slivered almonds is plenty. And if you don't have any, or are hesitant to add them, don't.

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luv2cook

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Dana Point, California, USA

Living In: Laguna Niguel, California, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 17, 2012

Unbelievably delicious!!!! My new favorite.

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Beccajoy

Reviewed: Mar. 30, 2012

very good. You don't need seasonings except salt. I used kale instead of carrots and added dumplings too, after blending half of it. It really is like a chicken noodle soup, but barley instead.

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blueshell2

Reviewed: Mar. 14, 2012

This turned out really good. I didn't add potatoes almonds or parsley. instead added frozen squash, majoram, fresh spinach, and basil. Will def. make again.

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Jenn

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Bakersfield, California, USA

Living In: Henderson, Nevada, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 28, 2012

This soup is amazing. The complexity of the flavors is a real treat and this dish is so filling. I will definitely be making this again and again. Thanks for sharing!!

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Angela

Reviewed: Feb. 12, 2012

I just finished making this soup and I think it's great! I used no-sodium chicken broth so had to add a bit more salt. I also sprinkled dried rosemary and sea salt to the chicken and baked it before adding to the soup, gave it a nice flavour. I LOVE the toasted almonds, it's so different and is really crunchy. I used flat Italian parsley, and added a small zucchini and some kale along with the other vegetables. I will definitely make this again but will try with a homemade chicken stock rather than store bought and probably won't add butter as I don't think it altered the flavour or texture at all. Really great on a cold night!

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jai

Home Town: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Living In: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Reviewed: Jan. 25, 2012

very good soup! however, after the potatoes, the barley really feels superfluous. still, love the fresh parsley added at the end.

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Jess

Reviewed: Jan. 11, 2012

The whole family enjoyed this one. I left out the almonds because of a nut allergy in the family.

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Densum

Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2011

This was great! I skipped the potatos and added cabbage instead. I also added 1 bay leaf for a bit more flavor. Next time I will add a few more spices just for our personal preference.

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MN Girl

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Living In: Bloomington, Minnesota, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 14, 2011

I really liked the soup. Thought the potatoes were out of place though. Next time I will make this minus the potatoes (less carbs anyway). I didn't put in the almonds, maybe next time I will try. I always add more spices when I cook as I do like things with more flavor add a bit of a kick.

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