Reviewed: May 19, 2013

Add corn (2 cups, frozen) when you add the pumpkin!! It adds a sweet flavor that deliciously counters the bean's flavor :) the sweet corn pops in your mouth! This soup freezes very well, in individual servings-- perfect for when you forget to make a lunch!!

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BrandyRM

Reviewed: Apr. 14, 2013

Wow! I have made this recipe a couple of times. The first time, I followed the recipe exactly and it was delicious. But the second, I added 4 carrots in generous chunks, a cup of frozen organic corn, an extra can of beans, and 2 chunked scrubbed organic red potatoes with the skins. I also added 1/4 tsp. cayenne, 1 teaspoon cumin, a few red pepper flakes, and 1 bay leaf. After adding the ham, it was more like a soup/stew, which we enjoyed because it was so chunky. This recipe is so versatile that you can make additions.

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Mallory

Reviewed: Mar. 20, 2013

This is absolutely scrumtious! Really delicious! The recipe was followed exactly and the entire family raved about it. Could omit the ham without detracting from the recipe.

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Leonda58

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Feb. 24, 2013

Very good will make this again

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begal

Home Town: Wickford, Rhode Island, USA

Living In: Huntsville, Alabama, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 23, 2013

Everybody loves it!

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Lougeefamily

Reviewed: Feb. 11, 2013

I cut the recipe size down to 3 servings so I put nothing in the blender. This was a great tasting, quick, thick soup that was easy to make and hit the spot on a snowy, cold evening.

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Melinda

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Sioux City, Iowa, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 3, 2013

Very good! Always looking for "different" soups to make in the winter months. this is easy and delicious!

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Lucinda

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Golden, Colorado, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 2, 2013

Oh my goodness, this soup was amazing! I did add and change a few things, however. I used fresh tomatoes instead of canned, I used fresh cilantro, chives, red and yellow peppers and included 5 stalks of green onion and left out the ham. I pureed the entire soup and topped it with some slices of avocado. Fantastic!!

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Nomi

Reviewed: Jan. 23, 2013

I put in a can of Rotel tomatoes with chilis and it really added an extra kick.

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annwah

Reviewed: Jan. 17, 2013

When I told the family what was for dinner - you should have seen the skeptical looks..... then they ate, and they ate, and they ate. I agree with comment that is also very good reheated the next day. For my crowd I substituted cut up smoked sausage in lieu of ham because that is what I had, and the smokey added flavor was fabulous. I highly recommend this one..... very hearty soup.

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