Reviewed: Nov. 17, 2009

I had to make a few changes to get it to a 5 star for our tastes but made it as written the first time. We could barely taste the green pepper, so I ended up DOUBLING the peppers, adding extra garlic & a can of tomato paste. For us, this equaled perfection!

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lisa

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Home Town: Holland, Michigan, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 4, 2009

This soup was fantastic! My family all liked it alot!It is unusual for everyone to like the same thing. I added Beef Broth instead of water, used 1 lb of ground beef, 29 ounce can of diced tomatoes and 3/4 cup of rice.

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Jolene E.

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Reviewed: Mar. 5, 2009

This was by far the best soup I have ever made!!! I used ground turkey instead (and added mushrooms too)and it tasted wonderful!!! Thank you!!!

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Jess

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Reviewed: Feb. 1, 2009

I've made this about 5x over this winter, sometimes I use more or less of everything depending on what's on hand & it never disappoints - hearty & yummy all the time.

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Home Town: Allentown, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Pipersville, Pennsylvania, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 23, 2009

Tasted OK. I added quite a few other ingredients to make a better flavor. I added thyme, worcestshire sauce and rosemary. I used beef broth instead of water and increased the amount of salt and pepper. The soup ended up rather thick, but that could easily be remedied.

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aliann11

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Living In: Lawton, Oklahoma, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 21, 2009

I really liked this but I changed a few things the next time I made it, I only used a drizzel of oil because it was too oily the first time. Also, I added some chopped jalepenos for a little spice and doubled the celery. Now it's one of my favorite soups!

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Lauren

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Home Town: Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 30, 2008

This recipe is truly the best. I have made it numerous times over the past three months and instead of beef I have been using ground venison. With the fresh onions and garlic and gr. peppers any gamey taste is gone. Half pound of the ground meat is perfect in here.

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Reviewed: Sep. 10, 2008

Excellent supper soup. I increased the celery to 1 cup and added a generous dash of allspice instead of the cinnamon.

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Reviewed: Aug. 23, 2008

This was really good. I doubled the recipe. Instead of 6 cups of water, I used 4 cups beef stock, an extra cup of tomato juice, and a 15 oz. can of tomato sauce. Per other reviews, I did not add the cinnamon, instead I added a tsp. of crushed red peppers for some zip... definitely a recipe to make again.

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Muffy

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Living In: Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA

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Reviewed: May 22, 2008

This was really good- I did not add the cinnamon though, based on other reviews.

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Amanda

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Reviewed: Feb. 9, 2008

We liked this soup very much. I spiced it up a bit, as we like spicy soups. I added a little crushed pepper and we needed a little more salt. I will definitly make this again. mrsn

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Home Town: Newcomerstown, Ohio, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 5, 2007

I wasn't looking to make a soup here; more like a stuffed pepper mix without having to stuff the peppers. So I used a pound of ground beef, 3 (8 oz.) cans of tomato sauce, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup rice and 3 cups beef flavored Better Than Boullion. Didn't add the salt, used only 1/4 tsp. sugar and just a pinch of cinnamon. Different... kinda reminded me of Stouffer's. Thanks for sharing, Barb.

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Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2007

I used chicken stock (store bought) in place of the water. GREAT TASTE and EASY to prepare. Loved it and so did my family.

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Reviewed: Oct. 12, 2007

If you are a salt-o-phobe as I am, ignore your instincts. Add the salt. A bland soup without it.

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Reviewed: Feb. 20, 2007

Very yummy. I put in just a dash of cinnamon, and we really liked it. It gave it just the perfect little "something". My husband kept telling me how good it was and that it really tasted just like a stuffed pepper. It does!

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Reviewed: Feb. 4, 2007

My hubby really likes this soup, but I am not a huge fan. It seems to greasy, so I double the LEAN meat & the rice. That helps absorb the grease. I will also try cutting the oil ued in half to see if that helps. It has a really great flavor, aside from the grease.

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HERMIEN

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Home Town: Des Moines, Iowa, USA

Living In: Branson, Missouri, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 24, 2006

Another good soup recipe. I didn't want to measure so I just threw in 1 onion, 2 bell peppers, 1 pound ground beef, closer to 1/2 cup dry rice, and 2 cans beef broth (instead of water),and no cinnamon. It is worth making again.

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SHEWETT

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Home Town: Susanville, California, USA

Living In: Durham, North Carolina, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 6, 2005

I love stuffed peppers, and I really enjoyed this soup. I made it for my husband and another couple and 3/4 went back for a second bowl. The only reason it didn't get five stars is the cinnamon. I put in less than half of what the recipe calls for, and I still thought the cinnamon was too overpowering. I'm sure I will make it again soon -- sans cinnamon.

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Reviewed: Oct. 22, 2004

I just made this recipe for the first time, and really like it, but think it goes overboard on the ground pepper. Next time I will reduce the ground pepper by about half. Otherwise a very yummy, easy meal.

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Reviewed: Oct. 7, 2004

Good thing I doubled this, we really liked it! Tastes just like a stuffed pepper without all the fuss. I used the instant rice to save on time and one can of stewed tomatoes and one crushed since that is what I had on hand. Will leave out the cinnamon next though. I also think this would do well in a crock pot. Great recipe!!!

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