Reviewed: Nov. 22, 2007

This was the best!!! My family loved it. I used dry tortellini, added 1 small can of tomato sauce instead of the ketchup. Also added a few sliced fresh mushrooms for the last 15 min. of cooking. Will make again and share this recipe with anyone that enjoys a hearty Italian soup.

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Brandy

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Home Town: Lewisville, Texas, USA

Living In: Argyle, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 19, 2007

This was a yummy soup, but it needed some salt my hubby and I thought. My mother-in-law liked it, but agreed it needed some salt

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leanna

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Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2007

This was an easy, tasty soup. Only modification was to use chicken stock instead of beef broth because it is what I had in the pantry.

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Carrie E

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Reviewed: Oct. 12, 2007

My kids call this 'bellybutton soup' because of the tortellinis... it's really a great soup! Very flavorful. I used mild italian sausage, 1/2 can of tomato soup instead of ketchup, and made my own mixture of italian seasoning (oregano, basil, salt, pepper), and one addtl 14oz can of beef broth - The only ingredient I ommitted was the green pepper. The zucchini adds a nice flavor and texture. Will def. make again!

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Reviewed: Apr. 3, 2007

Yummy! However it may have been a tad too sweet, but I did use sweet Italian sausage & Vidalia onion. When I make this again (and I will!) I'll likely use spicy Italian sausage, regular onion & tomato sauce instead of ketchup. A big plus with this recipe is it all cooks up in one pot for quick cleanup!

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Misa

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Reviewed: Mar. 21, 2007

A vey hearty soup. My family really enjoyed it. Will make again soon.

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Katie M

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Reviewed: Mar. 15, 2007

So yummy!! Even my picky husband LOVED it. Really good.

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J Vinson

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Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2007

I made this while at my folks' for the holidays b/c we wanted something light before the holiday dinners. I used chicken broth (not beef), ommitted the bell pepper and cut the ketchup by half. End result was a fast great tasting soup that pleased everyone. Served with a caesar ("Caesar Salad Supreme" from this site, now our "official" family recipe") and 7 adults ate the whole big pot. Thanks!

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Home Town: San Francisco, California, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2006

Totally filling and delicious! I substituted Whole wheat spirals for the tortellini. Wwe loved it!

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Reviewed: Dec. 6, 2006

This soup was fantastic!! I used bulk sweet Italian sausage, so there were no casings to remove. I didn't drain it, because there wasn't much. But I would suggest that you drain every bit of grease, as it all shows up in the broth later. Didn't effect the taste, though, and I think I was the only one who noticed. Also, if you use turkey sausage, there may not be any grease.

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Reviewed: Nov. 6, 2006

Left out the ketchup and instead added one more can of diced tomatoes. Came together very quickly and was equally satisfying.

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Home Town: Elizabethtown, Kentucky, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 19, 2006

This recipe was FABULOUS! The only thing I changed was I added a 15 oz. can of kidney beans and 2 medium potatoes (cubed). This is a very hearty and filling soup. Wonderful for a cold winters day!

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