Reviewed: Apr. 14, 2012

Very hearty and tasty. A little bit on the stew side of the soup genre. This recipe is forgiving, so feel free to use frozen vegetables.

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MPEPLIN

Reviewed: Nov. 16, 2011

This was pretty good. I doubled the garlic and added a little more water because it didn't seem like there was enough liquid. Next time I will double the amount of basil.

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kellieann

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Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Manson, Washington, USA

Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA

Reviewed: May 9, 2011

Delicious soup! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out to have a great flavour.

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vwilson

Reviewed: Apr. 4, 2011

I did not care for this recipe. I followed all directions and what a disappointment.

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Ellie

Reviewed: Apr. 1, 2011

It needed more substance, so I added mushrooms. But it still tasted like tomato water to me so after adding Greek seasoning and vegetable broth, I boiled pasta and put that in too. Served it with crackers and that was the meal.

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NJtoAL

Home Town: Butler, New Jersey, USA

Living In: Mobile, Alabama, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 31, 2011

Best soup I have ever tasted! I substituted chicken broth for the water / boullion. Note: I also doubled the recipe and it was barely enough for 5 servings

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ALLI0828

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Elmwood Park, New Jersey, USA

Living In: Oakland, New Jersey, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 28, 2011

Great example to illustrate how using the very best ingredients will yield the very best results - fresh tomato sauce if available, (in my case I used tomato sauce I had put up from my garden), chicken broth rather than chicken bouillon and water, and fresh baby spinach (considerably less than the 10 ozs. called for). I also added the fresh basil last, NOT cooking it in the simmering stage for 10 minutes. As written this is a 3-star recipe, but with these simple changes it is a 5-star soup, one that Hubs compares to a memorable soup we enjoyed at "Purple Cafe and Wine Bar," in downtown Seattle. (Rating this 3 stars might have discouraged others from trying this easily improved soup)

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naples34102

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Living In: Mequon, Wisconsin, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 27, 2011

This soup was very easy to make and I loved it. As a die hard Weight Watcher this counts as a zero point meal. I did add a few chopped baby carrots. Thanks for the recipe. It's in my keeper file.

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Mare

Reviewed: Nov. 7, 2010

I made this soup and thought it was great! I also cut down on the spinach and used the chicken broth instead of the water. My husband loves it so much we can't keep it in the house. I have tried doubling the recipe and now I am going to try quadrupling the recipe so I can have some the next day. Delish!

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Jackie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Hull, Massachusetts, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 28, 2010

Good base recipe, but definitely needed some extra kick with seasonings. Instead of bouillon and water, i added a can of reduced sodium chicken broth, then a 16oz container of frozen homemade chicken broth with onions and garlic. I also added a 6oz can of tomato paste to equal out the thickness of it, extra fresh cracked pepper, italian seasoning and extra minced garlic. Came out much more flavorful. Served with shaved Parmesan cheese and a dash of cracked pepper as others suggested.

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