Reviewed: Nov. 21, 2009

This is one of the best things I have made on here. It is soooo easy, soooo nutritious and sooooo delicious. I loved the cabbage. My kids and husband devoured this. Here are the changes I made.... I used two cans of canned corn and didn't drain it because the other reviews said this isn't soupy enough. I also used Garbanzo beans because that is what I had and what I like best and didn't drain them. I used a very small cabbage as the reviewers said their was too much. I skipped the salt and topped with Parmesean cheese! YUM! Next time I will either skip the orzo as it provides empty calories or I will add barley.

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SuziandBear

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Living In: Denver, Colorado, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2009

I loved this soup...I cut up a package of honey garlic bratwursts and browned them first to add som meat to it, (husband and kids are big meat fans)and then added the rest of the ingredients. It was nice and thick. Perfect!

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kwill

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Reviewed: Oct. 5, 2009

I really enjoyed this soup! Like others, I found that it was more like a stew and I would add much more broth, less cabbage, a little chicken bullion(sp?) and more seasoning.

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Reviewed: Sep. 12, 2009

Great soup, not at all like my husband's experience with minestrone. We also add whatever leftover meat or spicy sausage we have on hand to the serving bowl. Makes enough for several meals for two. Tolerates substitutions well. I didn't have orzo, so I used Quinoa.

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Leslie G

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Reviewed: Feb. 12, 2009

Great place to start if you read the reviews! I also added extra beef broth, and cooked pasta seperate and added to each bowl instead of the pot. Worked really well. As with any soup,added my favorite veggies, left out ones I don't like. Turned out really well. Thanks

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Tracee Workman

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Reviewed: Feb. 9, 2009

I read the other reviews so was prepared for the lack of liquid, I used 2 extra cups of broth, and half the cabbage. I put in 3 garlic cloves for more flavor, and doubled the seasoning. It still was very dry and lacked flavor. Healthy though, but everyone just sort of picked at it and the huge pot of it just sat in the fridge.

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RK

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Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2009

I used Swansons reduced sodium chicken broth and added some hot Italian sausages to add more flavor and also to entice my hubby and boys to eat this... I cut back the cabbage to 1 cup but it was still pretty thick so I added about 4 more cups of broth. I left out the corn and added about 1 cup of kale I also used the small shell pasta instead of orzo. This was really good! *** (I tried to fine dice all my ingredients because I wanted this to look more like a soup than a stew, being careful not to overcook the veggies.)***

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Traci's Kitchen

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Reviewed: Oct. 16, 2008

Really great recipe for soup. I added a lot more liquid. I actually used 10 cups of water and added vegetable stock bullion cubes to it, about 6 or so. Omitted the cabbage, as I've never had it that way. I also used baby red potatoes, and instead of onions I used onion powder. I also added chick peas/garbanzo beans, and rotini pasta. Super! I had so much I took some to my neighbor and she said it was the best ever.

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Brandy M.

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Reviewed: Jan. 6, 2008

I loved this recipie! I followed the recipie loosley, varying the veggies a bit, but loved it. It is a thick soup and great with some fresh grated cheese on top. This is the first minestrone my husband will eat wothout complaining!

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tammie m

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Reviewed: Dec. 19, 2007

This was really easy to make and very flavorful. It was a hit at my italian themed dinner party! I made a few alterations: I used half a head of cabbage and I chopped it loosely instead of shredding it. I'm used to bigger pieces of cabbage in the minestrone. I used shells for the pasta and double the potatoes. I also omitted the onion & corn. I added garlic to the recipe. My first step was putting a couple tablespoons of olive oil to the stew pot, then sauteeing a couple cloves of minced garlic with the italian seasonings for a minute or so. Then I carried on with the recipe as written. I'm going to be eating leftovers for days!

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Rosie

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Reviewed: Oct. 30, 2007

This is a wonderful VEGETARIAN recipe. It's great if you are a meat eater and want to add meat/meat broh, but it is nice to find a good recipe geared towards vegetarians.I don't really "get" why on every meatless recipe, people feel the need to suggest adding it. Vegetarians are allowed to have recipes too.

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Reviewed: Aug. 20, 2007

Very thick and a little too much seasonsing, but that is my taste.

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ANNE92C

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Reviewed: Apr. 4, 2007

This soup was great as-is. It was very full and hearty. My only suggestion would be to add some meat with a bit of flavor, like italian sausage.

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Caitlin

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Reviewed: Apr. 18, 2006

Easy to make, and my whole family loves it! Makes great leftover lunch the next day!

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lisa mccarty

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Reviewed: Mar. 13, 2006

Very good - added some garlic, used white beans instead of kidney beans. Needed more broth than listed so just added as needed. Topped each serving with a sprinkle of freshly grated Romano cheese - delicious!

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Reviewed: Mar. 12, 2006

Excellent & Easy!!!!! Definitely a "repeater"...........

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Reviewed: Feb. 20, 2006

I used 2 cups veggie broth and 2 cups of beef. Need more broth though. Used a pkg of frozen mixed veggies, turned out greta. Would get rid of potato. No cabbage cause my family doesn't like. My daughter said it was better the Campbell select! Will make again and again! Thanks for the recipe

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Reviewed: Jan. 7, 2006

One of my favorites! Makes quite a bit so be ready to freeze your leftovers! Extremely hearty and tastes great! I used canned corn (draining it first!) and replaced the orzo with a cup and a half of whole wheat rottini. This recipe can be altered to your tastes very easily.

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BEACHBELLA

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Reviewed: Nov. 20, 2005

Use half the cabbage, add 2-3 extra cups of broth, also about 1 tsp. garlic powder and you have one heck of a tasty soup! This makes a lot of soup, and is also tasty warmed up the nexy day.

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