Reviewed: Nov. 24, 2008

This recipe always turns out fantastic. My only tip would be to make it a day before. Letting the flavors blend overnight in the fridge makes it much more flavorful. (We also omit the green peppers because we don't care for the taste.)

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Reviewed: Nov. 2, 2008

I followed her directions exactly. The base recipe is only okay at best. The flavor is super sweet and bland. Under no circumstance is this Minestrone, but with some doctoring, it makes a pretty decent soup. Unless you want an overly sweet soup, I wouldn't advise adding that much ketchup. I was shocked she wanted ketchup to begin with, and after tasting, I'm not a believer. Also you might want to cut down on the veggies, and add some red beans. I'll stick to my gut next time and make a legit minestrone, and add tortellini.

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Squid

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Home Town: Pismo Beach, California, USA

Living In: Rocklin, California, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 1, 2008

Authentic Minestrone would have beans in it, but I was happy to find this soup without them. It satisfied my daughter who is not a fan of beans. I used the "fresh" (from the fridge) tortellini which was definitely better than the dry, and worth the extra cost.

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Valerie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Clarkston, Michigan, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2008

do yourself a huge favor and make this dish!! it's so very yummy.

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urban_momma

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: High Point, North Carolina, USA

Living In: Brooklyn, New York, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 8, 2008

Delicious!! The only thing I added was fresh sliced mushrooms.

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Deanna

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Attleboro, Massachusetts, USA

Living In: Leverett, Massachusetts, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 18, 2008

another all-time favorite to make. can easily be modified to your liking. always tastes great. freezes easily.

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na0

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Marion, Indiana, USA

Living In: Spokane, Washington, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 16, 2008

Using fresh Tortellini really helps this soup. Very delicious.

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Reviewed: Mar. 30, 2008

This was a really great, filling soup! I did use vegetable broth and eliminated the sausage to make it more vegetarian friendly. I also substituted a small can of tomato sauce for ketchup. For everything else I followed the recipe completely and everyone was so happy with it! Thanks!

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Reviewed: Mar. 4, 2008

The best Minetrone I've ever had! I'm not a big sausage fan so I sauted the onion and garlic in a little olive oil first then followed recipe, adding a can of great northern beans with the zuchini and peppers. I was skeptical about the ketchup but tried it; the soup is wonderful, will certainly make again - thank you

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LEMFANFARE

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Westborough, Massachusetts, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 26, 2008

OK, so this was sooo good. The only thing I am going to do different is use baked potatos. They are my favorite. The flavor of this dish was everything I wanted.

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meekers1980

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Lexington, North Carolina, USA

Living In: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 22, 2008

This is the best soup ever! Easy to prepare and very hearty. Everyone always asks for this recipe.

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Reviewed: Feb. 19, 2008

My husband and I both loved this! Excellent....

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jewel71

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Reviewed: Feb. 18, 2008

This is a very good soup and fast to make. I threw this together last night and we all loved it! Served it with a crusty loaf of french bread. YUM! Very healthy too. Thanks.

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CARDINALLOVER

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Reviewed: Feb. 3, 2008

This was ok but when I was at the store I forgot to buy the tortellini so I had to use macaroni pasta the I had on hand. My family didnt really care for it. They arent big minestrone eaters however, when they are at a restaurant and try some minestrones they rave over it. So, I need to find that great recipe that my family can rave over.

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Reviewed: Feb. 2, 2008

This was EXCELLENT! I made the following changes: I used 1/2 italian sausage and 1/2 spicy italian sausage, 3 garlic cloves, Cento whole canned tomatoes (which I chopped before I added them), and cheese tortellini from Pasta & Co. here in Seattle. Fresh tortellini made a huge difference if you can find it. If not, I'd sub. frozen cheese tort. from the grocery store before I'd use the Bertolli brand in the cheese section. Yum!

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NAPOLIMOM

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Seattle, Washington, USA

Living In: Coronado, California, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 22, 2008

Great winter recipe - easy enough for a beginning cook. Boyfriend and coworkers loved this!

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KTHAILEY

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Living In: Nashville, Tennessee, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 14, 2008

Absolutely Delicious! I made this for my family and they seemed a bit hesitant...they raved! I am always happy with a good meal that pleases all.

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MARCIAFINN

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Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2008

Made just as given. It was filling and tasty, while being nutritional. The tortellini made it interesting. Will make again.

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TABLESPOON

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Reviewed: Dec. 28, 2007

This minestrone is my most requested meal when the weather turns chilly. I add 1/2 cup dry red wine. You've got to try this recipe!

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Utah_6_Pack

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Living In: Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2007

I made this soup for my boyfriend and I and we both loved it. I made it with chicken broth instead because that's what I had, but followed the rest of the recipe. It was delicious! Thank you!

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