Reviewed: Sep. 13, 2009

I had a bunch of spare veggies on hand and needed a recipe to put them into - something fairly flexible so that I could make substitutions as needed. This recipe was perfect! It's nutritious, makes a ton, and surprisingly filling - one bowl with some crusty bread and I was stuffed! I definitely didn't use all the ingredients listed - for example I omitted the red wine and spinach, and added zucchini. I also used crushed tomatoes rather than tomato sauce, and used Ditalini pasta. That's the beauty of this recipe - use what you have, or what is in season, or what you love. And, you can feel good about eating it! Thanks for the keeper :)

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Sarah B.

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Home Town: Paola, Kansas, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 3, 2009

YUUMM-MI ! what an amazing soup! and so playful... you can always add/take out something... mm -mm -mm--mm- mmm!

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Shirit

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Reviewed: Aug. 21, 2009

I've made this numerous times and have altered ingredients based on what I have on hand. The only thing I never leave out is the wine. Wonderful! It's become a family favorite.

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Jen D.S.

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Reviewed: Aug. 16, 2009

Very good, and good for you. I added potatoes and took out the zuchinni, but you could add nearly any vegetable, Very Versatile. There is not much liquid with this recipe, I would probably add more tomato sauce or broth, or even blended whole tomatoes (From a jar or seeded tomatoes). Fresh basil and oregano make all the difference. VERY GOOD!

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Reviewed: Aug. 5, 2009

Very tasty minestrone- not as traditional as some I've had, but awesome. I couldn't find spinach at the store, so I added a bag of frozen peas instead, and added mushrooms. I also used 4 cups of chicken stock (skipped water), white instead of red wine, a small can of tomatoes sauce, and one 28 oz can of chopped tomatoes.

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swimminash

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Reviewed: Aug. 4, 2009

Our family are crazy about soups. We've taught our kids to eat soups, and we usually have a soup for lunch. Well, this quickly became one of the favorites. I've tried making it with some suggestions of other users, or as listed here - it is all good.

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kamdad

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Reviewed: Jul. 28, 2009

This was really good! I especially loved all the fresh, chunky vegetables. Great flavor. Also, a really forgiving recipe because you can basically use whatever veggies you've got on hand. This is a great recipe for easy-going rainy days. :)

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Reviewed: Jul. 18, 2009

Didn't have all the ingredients but I managed to make something similar to this last night - very good.

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tibbadee

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Reviewed: Jul. 14, 2009

This was excellent. My family enjoyed it very much. The only thing I did differently was to add the Zucchini at the same time as the pasta because I don't like soft zucchini. Great recipe! Thank you for sharing!

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KAELHA

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Reviewed: Jul. 9, 2009

This was a great recipe that helped use up the huge zucchini my 4-yr old discovered hidden in the garden! Did not use red wine but did slosh in some red wine vinegar. A great vegetarian minestrone- even my soup-hating husband enjoyed it and took leftovers to work!

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Reviewed: Jul. 2, 2009

Excellent!!! I made it just as written and my husband loved it - me too. Only thing that I might do different next time, is a little less tomato sauce. Thanks Jamie!!

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Reviewed: Jun. 29, 2009

This was really yummy!

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Kimberley

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Reviewed: Jun. 23, 2009

Thank you Jamie! This recipe is really good the way it is written here. There are no changes needed. This is a restaurant quality soup. Delicious!

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Michelle

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Reviewed: Jun. 17, 2009

Switched up the veggies to suit my tastes, but excellent flavor!

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DenaInChicago

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Reviewed: Jun. 12, 2009

Found this soup to be very good but not WOW. I used this for my internet cafe lunch special and although the customers liked it, they didn't rave about it or ask for a second bowl like they do with some of my other recipes.

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Lorrie

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Reviewed: Jun. 4, 2009

I didnt have everything on hand, no spinach, no celery and no fresh herbs. This was still so yummy. But I am a soup lover! I made this a one pot dish by doing everything in...one pot. I sauted the veggies in the big pot that I used to make the soup, and at the end I just put the pasta right in with everyting else and let it cook there. I used all homemade veggie broth up front instead of the water called for. But aas it kept cooking I did need to add quit a bit of water, in order for this to have any broth. with as much veggies as it has in it. Great recipe!

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Reviewed: May 30, 2009

Excellent Recipe thank you.

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Rebecca Earney

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Reviewed: May 30, 2009

This is one of my favorite soups to make and freeze portions for later. It is most adaptable, and no matter what you add, it is just wonderful. The only change I made to the basic soup is to use all broth instead of 1/2 water. I am leaving now to make a pot of this. Today,I am adding some deer sausage my son gave me. It has jalapeno peppers added and I think it will be a great addition.

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