Reviewed: May 13, 2012

As some other reviewers suggested I used a pound of ground beef and sauteed with garlic and onion. Used 2 cans of stewed tomatoes and just broke them up with my hands as I was adding them. I used half low sodium beef broth and water for the liquid, and added 1 tsp Italian Seasoning, 1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper flakes, 1/2 tsp. black pepper, & 1 Bay Leaf. I let it simmer for about an hour instead of the 20 mins, but it came out really, really good! A great soup and what a dollar stretcher!

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Chuck

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Reviewed: May 11, 2012

DELISH! I had left-over beef from last night's roast, so I chopped that in place of ground beef. I also added Italian seasonings to taste. I liked the addition of the sugar to cut the acid of the tomatoes. This recipe will be kept to use again and again. Thank you dkennedy for sharing your recipe!

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SHORECOOK

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Home Town: Woodbury, New Jersey, USA

Living In: Cape May Court House, New Jersey, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 1, 2012

pretty good. Not sure if sugar is needed, but I wouldn't use more!

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blueshell2

Reviewed: Feb. 2, 2012

I did the recipe except subbed fresh mushrooms and canned corn for frozen veggies because that is all I had. I also used beefy onion soup mix instead of regular for the same reason. I wasn't in the mood for cooking or ground beef and this changed my attitude. Really good and ridiculously easy.

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jilld12

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2012

Really good. I gave it five stars, though I made it with some modifications. I also added beef broth instead of water, like so many others, and added a bit of rotini noodles in. I did end up with a package of meat that was close to a pound and a half, that I cooked with some sauteed onions and garlic. I added a 28 oz can of diced tomatoes instead of stewed, and a small can of paste, then added only the two cups of broth. I guess mine came out a lot thicker than intended--I think I added more veggies than recommended too, but didn't measure. Put some ciabatta bread on the side, and it was a hit. My picky kids liked it too. (Someone else said that in their review, but I was skeptical.) I'll definitely make it again.

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rachelle

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Reviewed: Jan. 7, 2012

I made this soup today, very easy, quick and delicious. I added a few things after reading other reviews. I used ground turkey, added some chopped onion, green pepper and garlic when browning. Also used beef broth instead of water, and added a bay leaf and one dried chili pepper while simmering. I will be making this often.

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Jackie

Reviewed: Jan. 5, 2012

Martha's Vegetable Beef Soup Haiku: "So easy to make! Nice comforting bowl of soup. Simmer for longer." I pretty much stuck to Martha's recipe, only taking a hint here or there from some reviews, such as swapping water for beef broth, and adding garlic and onion to the beef as it browned. Oh, and I unintentionally used mexican-seasoned stewed tomatoes, and was happy w/ that. (I think I'd have preferred diced tomatoes instead though, since the stewed, while tasty, are just such a mouthful!) The soup is MUCH better w/ a longer simmer. I had a taste at the directed 20 min. and liked it fine, but let it sit even longer, and it was tastier. W/ a sprinkle of parm on top, we slurped up our bowls declaring it a keeper, a great soup for doubling and freezing batches for the cold nights to come.

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Rock_lobster

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Living In: Braselton, Georgia, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2011

The first time I made this soup, I used leftover browned ground beef. To make up for no drippings, I sauteed onions in bacon grease, then added the vegetables and cooked until thawed and sizzling. Finally, I added the rest of the ingredients and followed the recipe. Except, I didn't have tomato juice, so I added 3-4 tablespoons of tomato paste. The second time, I followed the recipe exactly as written. My husband & I both agreed that the vegetables were more tender the first time. Next time, I'll add cooking the veggies a little as a preliminary step. Also, the tomato paste added a richer flavor. Not a more tomatoey flavor, but more depth.

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J&RsMama

Reviewed: Dec. 19, 2011

This was OK. The best thing about it was it was easy. I would make this again if I was in a hurry to throw something together.

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luvtocook

Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2011

I do not eat meat so I altered it a bit. I had soy ground "beef" I used veggie broth instead of water, added two potatoes and carrots. In addition the mixed frozen veggies, I added some frozen spinach and a bit of time and black pepper. It was amazing, quick, and easy!!! I will definitely make it again!

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