Reviewed: Jan. 31, 2012

Not saying it is best practices but pulled this off with some frozen veggies, a little Penzy's Forward, and it was still fantastic. A good staple recipie to modify and make your own. Thanks for sharing this!

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PHILLYJH

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Red Oak, Iowa, USA

Living In: Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 30, 2012

We absolutely loved this recipe. The only thing I did different was use Better than Bullion instead of the chicken broth. We really enjoyed the heartiness of this recipe--my husband (who likes his meat) thought it was such a good veggie dish that he insists I make it again!! The barley gave a nice, hearty chew to it which made him not miss meat at all. And even without adding any spices it still tasted fantastic.

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NikkiB

Reviewed: Jan. 2, 2012

I give this soup a 4 only because without seasonings (sea salt, parsley and a tad of basil) it was kinna bland. We also blended our soup since it was easier for little kids to eat and we love the smooth texture. Thumbs up from the kids

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LADYGWYN

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Longueuil, Quebec, Canada

Living In: Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada

Reviewed: Nov. 30, 2011

this is great and all love it. I double the veggies and add a yellow pepper and a box rather than can of broth and if too thick add water that I boiled chicken in. Also use one cup of barley instead. I boil 2 chicken breast to add to it

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robin

Reviewed: Nov. 20, 2011

This soup is DELISH! I followed the recipe almost exactly -- didn't have veg oil so used EVOO, used veg broth for chicken since i am vegetarian, and upped the barley to 1/2 cup. it came out hearty and so yummy, and it was super easy to make. this soup is definitely going to be a staple in my house for the coming winter. highly recommend it!

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jayzeepea

Reviewed: Nov. 7, 2011

Very easy! It tastes really good for such a simple ingredient list. I used all fresh tomatoes and vegetarian broth then added a pinch of salt and more pepper. It's filling comfort food, but also very light. Next time I will probably put the tomatoes through the blender before I cook them because I like a slightly thicker broth. Will make again & again.

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cookie_cooker

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Boise, Idaho, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 30, 2011

I love it! The barley gives it such a great texture, and all the veges make it so hearty. I didn't have any fresh tomatoes, so I just used an extra can of diced tomatoes.

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Robyn

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

Living In: Vancouver, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 8, 2011

I really loved this soup! I didn't add tomatoes but only the canned. I will make again and again.

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Serena

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Sep. 24, 2011

This was very good.

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robataka

Reviewed: Sep. 15, 2011

This soup was really awesome however I did add some sea salt. Going to try adding chicken and perhaps a different spin using beef broth and beef stew meat and see how it turns out! Quick and easy preparation!

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