Reviewed: May 8, 2013

This was a comforting, simple recipe. To make clean up even easier I only used 1 pot - first I sauteed the onions and garlic, then added the broth, tomatoes, beans, etc, brought it to a boil and then dumped in the pasta and cooked for 8 additional minutes. I think this would be amazing with fresh herbs instead of dried.

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HeatherLilly

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Amissville, Virginia, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 11, 2013

Turned out great! Have to agree with the other reviews though- add the tomato juice and allow the soup to simmer. Cook the noodles separately and add before serving.

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Angjula

Reviewed: Feb. 18, 2013

Very quick

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psychchic

Reviewed: Feb. 11, 2013

This was awesome. I read some of the reviews and was a little nervous that it might be bland. I don't measure my spices but it's safe to say I used more than what the recipe called for. I also added some fresh thyme, basil and oregano because I had it. The real kicker though? I chopped the top off of a serrano pepper and let it stew once I added all the ingredients. I definitely sauteed the onions and garlic first with some oil and added some tomatoes to that after they were cooked. My wife and 11 month old kid loved it too! I added some frozen peas during the last ten minutes to give it a little bit more veggies. This one might be a winter staple.

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subliminaled

Home Town: Toledo, Ohio, USA

Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 30, 2013

After reading a number of reviews, I decided to add a bit extra of the basil and thyme, a decent amount of pepper, some soy sauce and Tabasco. I also added frozen green beans - not for flavor, but just for added veggies. I tasted it at after combining all the ingredients and it still seemed less flavorful than I wanted it to be, so I put it on low for about an hour, being careful never to let it get to a boil. It was perfect! I will make this recipe again with these changes.

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Bethlehem-er

Reviewed: Jan. 4, 2013

Quick and easy and satisfying - i used tortellini instead of shells for a little more substance and added some extra spices.

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Christina W.

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: San Diego, California, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 7, 2012

Super easy and turned out soooooo good! I used beef broth instead of veggie, but WOW! Simple, easy and great!

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WebMistresss

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Front Royal, Virginia, USA

Living In: Austin, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 1, 2012

Good for a simple dinner. Plenty of Left overs.

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martzmichelle

Reviewed: Jun. 21, 2012

made it in my slow cooker with everything except noodles and beans and let it cook all day. An hour before eating I added the noodles and beans and noodles ended up being way over cooked. Next time I'll add them in closer to serving time. Flavor was great!

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00Angela00

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 20, 2012

I used rigatoni noodles and a mushroom broth. I added water to the broth to make more soup and didn't have canned tomatos to put in so used canned green beans instead. This soup was so good and tasted different! :)

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