Reviewed: Jun. 6, 2006

Made this last night before bed and woke up to a delicious-smelling house! How yummy is this?! Filling and hearty, yet low in calories and fat, very nutritious. The 5 stars are for how easy this was to prepare and for a recipe we'll use all year long. Thanks!

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TINAPEACOCK

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Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 5, 2006

Since I am not vegetarian, I used chicken broth but didn't add salt. Walmart didn't have shitake mushrooms ( I live in rual Western Michigan ) so I just doubled the amount called for, using regular mushrooms. This is a staple recipe in my kitchen, I will use it over and over and over...

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Frann R.

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Utica, Michigan, USA

Living In: Howard City, Michigan, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 1, 2006

Good flavors. I am a big fan of black pepper however, and even having reduced the amount the recipe called for, my family and I found it to be a overpowering. Hubby did not finish his.

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SHELLSBUD

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Havelock, North Carolina, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 2, 2006

this is a great, healthy, low-fat recipe...i have made it several times. HOWEVER, i would recommend that you cut the amount of black pepper in the recipe in half (to 1 tsp) because otherwise, it has a lingering burn and your lips will be on fire by the end of a bowl!!!

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RUNRJENK

Living In: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 6, 2006

This was really spicy! I didn't really like it at all.. My hubby and I added some sour cream to try and tone down the heat but it didn't help. I don't think I'll be making this again.

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LEAH MACDONALD

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada

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Reviewed: Feb. 13, 2006

surprisingly easy and good. Only had beef broth on hand and served it as side dish with steak. Maybe could use a little more liquid but was good as a side.

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ABD297

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Home Town: Woodbury, New Jersey, USA

Living In: Groton, Massachusetts, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 11, 2006

This is an ecellent stew! I put everything together and went to class and came home to the comforting taste and texture. I had to add some water to it, but other than that, I found it wonderful.

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Angela

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Home Town: Toledo, Ohio, USA

Living In: Columbus, Ohio, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2005

This was really excellent, and my boyfriend's favorite recipe yet. He says it's hard to believe that it has no meat in it, and compares it to a good chili. We used parsley for savory, and quite a bit of pepper.

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Renee Marie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Fullerton, California, USA

Living In: Lompoc, California, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 13, 2005

Maybe it's just my crock pot, but I cooked it on high for 4 hours and most of the liquid cooked away. I added more water, and a splash of white wine. This is a delicious, hearty, fall/winter recipe.

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Tara

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Reviewed: Oct. 27, 2005

I really want to like lentil soups, but I have yet to find one I like. As lentil soups go, this wasn't too bad (unlike some I've tried), but I wouldn't make it again. Maybe I should just give up on lentil soup.

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Reviewed: Oct. 17, 2005

WE did not like this. I did everything just so and found the mushroom amount overwhelming. I didn't give it any less stars just in case mine was unusual. I would use only one-third of the mushrooms listed, the rest had a nice taste and texture. Love the barley.

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Reviewed: Jul. 15, 2005

Yum! I chopped up a whole onion instead of using flakes. Before putting everything into the crockpot, I sauteed the onion, 2 minced cloves of garlic, one grated carrot, and one minced jalapeno in some olive oil. Then I put that into the crockpot. I didn't have savory, so I just used italian seasoning in lieu of that and the basil. A keeper!

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DC Girly Girl

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Living In: Columbia, Maryland, USA

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Reviewed: May 14, 2005

We loved it! My husband is not a vegetarian, but thought it was great. We would probably use a bit less savory for our own tastes next time though.

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PROBRAHN

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Home Town: Winneconne, Wisconsin, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 21, 2005

Excellent. Made it for dinner. Used poultry seasoning instead of summer savory. Whole family enjoyed it. Leftovers were given to a neighbor and my father who also loved it. Thanks for a gread recipe.

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Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2004

This is an amazing soup! I made it two days before serving it for Christmas dinner (I had two vegans who came to dinner)and my guests were extremely impressed. My husband who likes hearty beef based soups was surprised at it's taste and called it "satisfying." Plus, my daughter-in-law who prides herself on her homemade soups stated it was the best soup she ever had. Need I say more? Thank you Carol.

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