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Reviewed: Oct. 4, 2009
Very easy. I would add a few things though: 2 cloves of garlic, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; and 1 stick of celery, chopped. Maybe a small pepper too, like an anaheim or jalapeno, chopped. Cook the veggies in 2 T. of oil, then add the tomatoes, beans, rice, and water. I ran out of chili powder, but used curry instead. It was great. Also, you are going to need more water, up to 2 cups, using a reducing technique.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed: Jul. 20, 2009
I think this is great. It is soooooo easy to make - incredibly easy and yes, healthy. Its a keeper!!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed: Apr. 11, 2009
Excellent soup! Hearty and delicious.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2009
I reworked the recipe. Decided that two cans of tomatoes was too much. I also didn't want to use the rice and used onion instead. The response I got from my family was that it was better than they thought it would be. But, I wish the garbanzos had absorbed more of the spices. My guess is this recipe would be better served one or two days later. 1 onion or 1-1/2 cups, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 (14.5) oz. can Del Monte tomatoes with basil, garlic & oregano (no salt added), pulsed lightly in the food processor 2 cups broth (I used pan drippings/broth left over broth from baking cornish hens the night before) 1/4 cup celery, finely diced 1/4 cup carrot, finely diced 2 tablespoons green pepper, finely diced 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon red pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste 1/2 teaspoon black pepper or to taste 1 (15 oz.) can garbanzo beans Saute onion in oil in skillet until onion begins to brown. Add garlic, cook and stir until lightly browned. Transfer to a stew pot and add tomatoes, broth, celery, carrot, green pepper, seasonings and garbanzo beans. Simmer on low heat for about 30 minutes or until carrot is tender.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2008
This is NOT soup. I added an extra cup of water to it and it still wasn't soupy--I wouldn't even call it stew! The overwhelming taste of tomatoes ruined the flavor and it left a bitter taste in my mouth for an hour after I ate it. It IS cheap and quick, however.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed: Oct. 31, 2008
This was a really filling soup! I like my soups a little more "soupy" so I just used 1 carrot, 1/2 can of garbanzo beans and instead of all the rice while it was cooking, I added a handful of minute rice at the end. One more change I made was before I added the rice and garbanzos, I used my hand blender to make it mostly smooth, while still leaving some tomato chunks for texture. Next time I might add a little sugar to even out the flavor a bit.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed: Apr. 17, 2008
hmmm great for a rainy day like today! i added some bacon though.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed: Feb. 11, 2008
I added black beans to the recipe and also a can of chicken broth to help the soup be thinner. I also used brown rice which was pre cooked and once it was almost all the way cooked I added it to the soup mixture. This way it absorbed some of the tomato flavor. The overall flavor was not significant so next time I would saute a half an onion, the carrots and some celery until soft and then add some garlic. Then add the tomato and chicken broth and also some tomato paste to help with the consistency.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed: Oct. 29, 2007
This was a pretty good soup. I used dry garbanzos so I quick-soaked them (boiled for a couple minutes and let sit a couple hours in the hot water). They were still not quite tender enough, but the soup's flavors were good. It needed more water than called for so I also added some vegetable base to give it more flavor (boullion "paste" I use from a jar). I also added celery. UPDATE: I discovered later that dried garbanzos require soaking time (overnight or the quick-soak method I mentioned above), plus up to an hour and a half of cooking time! In the soup they probably only got 30-45 minutes, so that explained their hardness. I'll save time next time by using canned, or plan ahead more!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed: Apr. 17, 2007
Excellent! I did use chicken broth instead of water and substituted the carrots with Ukrainian sausage. I substituted the red pepper flakes with cayenne pepper. Yum!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed: Mar. 31, 2007
This was okay, but nothing more. I liked the thickness of it, almost like stew, but there was something missing in the flavor mixture. If I were to make it again (which I won't), I'd use much less crushed red pepper. It left an afterburn in my mouth that I still felt 30 minutes later.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed: Feb. 24, 2007
Excellent vegetarian meal. I used diced mushrooms instead of carrots and used brown rice (cooked it first) and added a sauteed shallot. I also used chicken broth instead of water. Nice spicy kick - will share this recipe with others!
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed: Mar. 7, 2006
Nice, hearty and very tasty. I made some substitutions - used 1 can tomatoes and added can of chicken broth. Yummy.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed: Dec. 25, 2005
This had a nice flavor. I used black beans, instead of garbanzos to give a more mexican flavor. Leftover thickened up real good and were used as a burrito filling. Thank you for sharing.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4 star rating.
Reviewed: Jan. 31, 2005
I like it, but it would've been better with a little less tomato in it. I used chicken stock instead of water. Overall - it was good for a cold day! I liked the rice in it!
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