Reviewed: Jan. 20, 2012

This was so simple, and with so few ingredients that it will be a regular weeknight staple at our house. I added a little sauteed onion and used chopped kale and spinach in place of the zucchini, but other than that I would leave it as is. Delicious! I will make a low carb version next time by leaving out the orzo, but that would be for a dietary reason, and certainly not one of flavor or texture. This was a home run with my family ~

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Nimuae

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Huntington Beach, California, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 14, 2011

I modified it a bit and the outcome was delicious. I decided to add fresh spinach, chopped onion, and chopped carrots to increase the amount of vegetables in the soup. I skipped the egg and used lemon & pepper seasoning instead of the lemon juice.

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po511

Reviewed: Oct. 20, 2011

Great soup for the time involved-quick to make! I unintentionally put less than the amount called for of chicken broth in the soup and the result was a thick and creamy soup/stew. I was skeptical about adding the lemon egg mixture, but found that it tasted good. Next time I make it will use homemade meatballs and the correct amount of chicken broth :)

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nursegirl

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Woodland Park, Colorado, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 15, 2011

This is currently cooking in the crock pot at my house for dinner tonight...SMELLS DELICIOUS!...can't wait! **UPDATE: I really liked this soup, it was very hearty and had a great taste. I added spinach instead of zucchini to it and used the small frozen Italian meatballs. I had no complaints myself, and my father-in-law to be really liked it too! Everyone else, however, could not eat this! My 6 yr old daughter couldn't stomach the looks of the soup long enough to even taste it...and I have to admit, it's definitely not a pretty site...but if you can get past the looks, the taste is well worth it! My fiance also couldn't stomach it...he had texture issues with the spinach and the pasta. I would highly recommend not adding the pasta until you're ready to eat it so the pasta doesn't get mushy...so leftovers may be an issue if you have a texture issue as well. Definitely worth making and trying!...Just don't look too long at it! :)

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Frauline

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Red Oak, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 30, 2011

very easy and tasty. will likely use a little less lemon juice next time.

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lorri

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Gardner, Massachusetts, USA

Living In: Sebastian, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 17, 2011

I gave this original recipe a 1star because my husband hated it ...I really thought it was disgusting! My eight year old refused to eat it and my two year old spit his out! I made it again without the lemon and egg mixture a few weeks later and it was okay...maybe a 3star.

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Melissa

Reviewed: Feb. 12, 2011

Made my own meatballs from another recipe on this site. This soup is SUPER YUMMY and I will definitely be making it again! Perfect stick-to-your-ribs soup, especially for cold weather. Made my house smell so good!

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sizial

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jan. 12, 2011

Loved this recipe, really easy to make and adapt for yourself. I did do a couple of variations just with stuff I had in the house. I cooked this with rice instead of orzo and used green peas (added during last 10 minutes) instead of zucchini. Also, I added just a little bit of Greek seasoning that I had in the house. I didn't use the eggs at all (allergic to eggs). The best thing about the recipe is that it reheats nicely for leftovers, so my husband and I ate this for a couple of lunches later that week. Very hearty!

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katielynn221

Cooking Level: Beginning

Reviewed: Jan. 11, 2011

Great soup! We added more spice to the broth, Maggi and Worcestershire to spice it up. We used Danish meatballs. We added the orzo just prior to serving so it wasn't mush! Great thanks!

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