Reviewed: Nov. 27, 2009

The only thing I added to this was some salt. Other than that, I made it exactly the way it stated. I don't know why people found this bland. There's nothing bland about it (unless you're into really spicey foods). I made this for a dinner at work (I'm a shift worker). I made it the night before for the next night's work. I teased myself with a taste of it. I wanted more but had to hold back! lol The recipe is great just the way it is.

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reen71b

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Living In: Port Charlotte, Florida, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 9, 2009

I didn't have mushrooms, so I omitted them. It tasted a little bland, so at the end of the cooking time, I stirred in about 1/2 cup cheddar cheese and it gave it a good flavor.

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Reviewed: Oct. 8, 2009

Just made this and am having a warm bowl right now...it is delish! Made the following changes based on previous reviews: Cooked chicken breasts in slow cooker with 1/2c water, seasoning salt and pepper on low for 4 hours then could still cube the meat as opposed to it shredding. Used all chicken broth, no water. Cut oregano to 1/2tsp. Sauteed veggies in butter and olive oil. Threw in a handful of frozen corn at the end as I like my chowders with corn for that little sweetness. Could still use a little salt, but that is easily added at the table. Very easy to make, great creamy consistency and so good! Will definitely make again.

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BEFFERSON

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Reviewed: Aug. 11, 2009

Very good recipe.Just changed a couple of things. For all of the liquids used all chicken broth.Used white rice instead of long grain rice.Both ways are good.Added a cup of frozen vegetables to it.And when its done we have put it over Biscuits or mash potatoes. Works for us. Thanks.

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Maxie

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Reviewed: May 16, 2009

A very good chowder! I made it exactly as the recipe stated and it came out perfectly. Next time I think that I will try corn instead of carrots as one other reviewer suggested. Definitely a keeper!

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Reviewed: Apr. 11, 2009

This recipe is amazing! I took it to my sister's house for lunch, and 6 people ate a double batch. I doubled the recipe almost exactly, and I added a can of cream of mush. soup. To cook the chicken, I put 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts in a crock pot with 1/2 c. water,1/2 tsp. garlic salt, & 1/2 tsp. pepper. I cooked the chicken over night (about 8 hours) on low. The chicken was extremely moist and just fell apart.

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Reviewed: Feb. 8, 2009

Great! I didn't have mushrooms, so I left them out, but it was quite good.

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Kimberly Kays

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Reviewed: Jan. 30, 2009

Very good! I used tarragon instead of oregano and seasoned a bit more with my trader joe's 21 all spice.

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ZELDA3333

Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Reviewed: Jan. 25, 2009

This was fantastic! So thick and delicious. Very filling! I thought it needed a good dose of salt, but that is just personal preference.

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SARAHDARNELL

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Reviewed: Jan. 24, 2009

This was decent, lacked a little flavour as others mentioned but good for a cold wintry day.

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Claire

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Reviewed: Jan. 2, 2009

This was very tasty, I left out the oregano and the water as others suggested. I used "Better than Bouillion" to make the broth and I used barley instead of rice because that's what I had.

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Denver Dish

Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2008

This recipe was just kind of blah. Nothing exciting about it. Probably won't make it again.

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TENNISGAL

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Reviewed: Nov. 12, 2008

Very good - delicious comfort food. I doubled everything but the chicken. I only added the chicken at the point where the (soy) milk is added, any earlier would would have really dried it out. I also added 10 oz. of broccoli at that point, to make this a one pot dish. Excellent.

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Basg

Cooking Level: Intermediate

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Reviewed: Oct. 4, 2008

In my hazy sick state I added double the oregano, WOW way to powerful. But I fixed it by adding cream of celery soup and another cup of milk. My husband was shocked at how good my mistake turned out!!!

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Summer

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Reviewed: Sep. 21, 2008

My husband loved this and the kids enjoyed it as well. I added butter to my olive oil and added extra garlic. Next time I will increase the amount of broth, rice and milk to make it more "soupier". The fresh mushrooms really enhance the flavor. Use a full container.

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Sandra C

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Living In: Shawano, Wisconsin, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 28, 2008

This was pretty awesome. I pretty much followed the recipe exactly, using skim milk and maybe a little extra pepper. Turned out great! My honey claims to hate oregano and he loved this. Yes, it is pretty simple, but that's what comfort food should be. It was great, but not 5-stars - it could definitely use something extra to give it that boost, but I haven't figured out what that "extra" should be yet. Great recipe, though - thanks!

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Becky

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Reviewed: Apr. 26, 2008

I really wanted this to be as good as I was imagining. However, It WAS very bland and needed quite a bit of jazzing up -- and we have very mild taste.

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Reviewed: Apr. 14, 2008

My husband loved it, my boys and I thought it was pretty good. I will make it again definately, but will use skim milk rather than cream now.

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mcs091004

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Reviewed: Mar. 26, 2008

I Love this! Wonderful! I would think wild rice works better. But I still like it with white rice

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Reviewed: Mar. 20, 2008

Very good. I omitted the carrots because I do not like them and used celery instead. I also used wild rice instead of white and brown rice flour instead of white. I had to add about 2 more cups of water but it was very good. Will make again.

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