Reviewed: Feb. 23, 2009

This was just okay. It is really missing something as is. I love the basil, but it needs something else. Maybe mushrooms?

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Mrs. Wallace

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Springfield, Tennessee, USA

Living In: White House, Tennessee, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 24, 2009

Really good. The only thing I would change is the amount of Spinach. Next time I make this I would cut the Spinach amount in half.

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Jen

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Pompano Beach, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 24, 2009

As written, not superb. I also added two carrots and three stalks of celery along with garlic, all of which I sauteed prior to adding the other ingredients. I then added the chicken broth, waited a bit, then added the spinach. I used frozen spinach straight from the package. I cooked the tortellini separately. The soup looked like really wet veggies and didn't taste like much so I decided to add a cube of chicken bouillon. That made the difference! It turned out to be a nice broth-soup. I would recommend, as many others have, to add the tortellini just before serving (after cooking separately). Also, I would add more broth/less spinach the next time and maybe just one carrot. Quite good with the changes.

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allrecipesrocks

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jan. 17, 2009

This was good, with a little substitution. First, I used spinach tortellini. I used fresh spinach, not frozen. I also added some white wine and some chopped onion.

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Kristin C

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Painesville, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2009

really good soup- But the tortellini seems to not fit well

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ashliediane

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Everett, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2009

I can see that this recipe would be a quick meal, but for me it's just as quick using my own broth (Brown Chicken Stock, from this site) and healthier. I simmered some chicken pieces (for protein and a balanced meal) and carrots untill tender & cooked it in the broth, added some fresh garlic instead of powder and for the spinach, (I used fresh not frozen -it's better and just as quick as frozen) I added it to the last minute prior to serving and grated some fresh parmesan cheese on top! great this way! THX

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Living In: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed: Jan. 11, 2009

This was good but yet lacking something at the same time. I couldn't imagine making this with only two cans of broth--I used four and it was just about right. I added a couple of cloves of minced garlic, grated carrot and a bay leaf to broth and let simmer for about 10-12 min. Then I added spinach, then tortellini & simmered about 10 min. It was good but I feel it needs something else to make it really pop. It is good for something quick and easy. Thanks for sharing.

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CARDINALLOVER

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jan. 4, 2009

A super and easy quick soup. Elegant, too. It would be great for a first course for any dinner. I used 1/2 onion and 1 clove a garlic and sauteed first before adding broth. Boiled then added fresh spinach. Plus, I took other suggestions and cooked the tortellini seperate and then added them in. Omited both garlic powder and basil and it came out fantastic. Will definitely make again.

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YellowHairGirl

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Stamford, Connecticut, USA

Living In: Bloomington, Indiana, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 21, 2008

When my pre-teen boys ask for this soup repeatedly, you know somebody really likes it! Quick and surprisingly hearty.

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Mark

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Holland, Michigan, USA

Living In: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 13, 2008

Like many other reviewers, and many other cooks for that matter I made do with what I have, and made some adjustments. I sauteed fresh spinach and garlic in a little olive oil instead of using frozen. The kids loved it!

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