Reviewed: Feb. 13, 2013

1st time-Used Jimmy Dean Sweet Italian Sausage and macoroni (which I cooked ahead separately and added after soup was just about finished.) 2nd time-Used Family Foods bulk Italian Sausage & Orzo pasta (which I cooked ahead separately and added after soup was just about finished.) I liked the Jimmy Dean & the Orzo the best.

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Jill75

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Tipton, Iowa, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 6, 2013

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!! Boyfriends sister made it for us in California, told me where she got the recipe, so I had to try when we got home. This is fabulous, easy, and hearty! I used 1 lb Italian sausage with 2 links of "spicy" Italian sausage to give it an extra kick, adjusted vegie and spice quantities to compensate and added 1 1/2c uncooked pasta shells. I made extra so we could share with a friend who's girlfriend was OOT, he loved it too! We served it with toasted Bollilo's-MmmmmMmmmm GOOD!

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OdaMae

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Corpus Christi, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 10, 2012

Excellent. I added about 3 more ounces of broth so I didn't let any go to waste, and about 1/2 cup more macaroni. Topped it off with cheese as I was serving. Delicious! Will make many more times! Thanks for sharing!

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Fccswife

Reviewed: Nov. 18, 2012

Tried it loved it. We have it on a cold winter"s night. However, I cook the pasta separately and add an appropriate amount to each bowl as I serve it. I keep the pasta in a plastic bag in the refrigerator until the soup is gone.

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emeraldgreen

Reviewed: Nov. 9, 2012

This was a Big hit at my Family's Thanks giving Day party!! I followed all the instructions except I used beef Italian sausage and I also added my own touch by adding shrimp...I had left the dish earlier and when I came back to the party everyone was asking who made the dish!! I looked at the big pan and it was practically empty next time i will make more it is an excellent dish for any occasion. Also I love spicy so I added a lot of red pepper to my tasting... Great dish .. Thanks

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patrice

Reviewed: Oct. 27, 2012

I froze small Zip-Lock bowls of this for my work lunches. What a delicious and hearty dinner! Gonna make it again today to restock.

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Northfork

Reviewed: Apr. 25, 2012

Great soup! I had to make a couple changes though. I didn't have celery so I added some celery seed, and didn't have dried basil so I threw some fresh in the last 10 minutes. Also I used a small type penne for the pasta. Had a small amount of chopped cooked chicken I threw in as well. Nice flavor and we really loved it! Thanks!

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mommyluvs2cook

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Houston, Texas, USA

Living In: Santa Fe, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 20, 2012

Loved it! I accidently put more crushed red pepper than it called for, but it came out great anyway. The diced tomatoes I used were seasoned (I think with basil, garlic and ..?). I pre cook the shells, dice up one potato and added it with the veggies and threw in a bay leaf. Will definately be making this again.

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