Reviewed: Feb. 14, 2007

Just ok.

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KARAJOY7

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Living In: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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Reviewed: Jan. 27, 2007

VERY easy, VERY good. I used ground turkey and low-sodium V8 so I could add tastier/healthier sea salt. Added tabasco sauce, one can of beef stock, and one can (undrained) of diced tomatos. One beneficial accident - only frozen veggies I could find were PictSweet brand "Old Fashioned Vegetable Soup" mix. They were a more interesting blend of veggies than the normal, cut much larger, and with a seasoning mix already on them. A truly great addition, if you can find it!

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ECarner

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Living In: Memphis, Tennessee, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2007

I would give this 3 stars, and DH thought 5, so it averaged to 4. Very simple soup. Rather bland.

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LOHREWOK

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Living In: Lawrence, Kansas, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 4, 2006

I used this as a base, minus the mixed veggies. My family doesn't like everything that comes with them, so I just add what veggies we like. This was oh so good after I did that. Thanks, especially for the idea of using the v-8 as a base.

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Rhonda Brock Fuller

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Living In: Empire, Alabama, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 3, 2006

I agree with other reviewers when they say that this makes a great base for the soup, but is bland as is. I added the following ingredients to the base slow cooker version of the recipe, and got a hearty, tasty soup: 1 can of beef broth 1 can of diced tomatoes 1 can of Goya red beans 1 tsp each of basil, oregano, and parsley Salt, pepper and hot sauce to taste I would never have thought to use V8 as a soup base! It's a great idea, and it's very healthy.

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Marianne

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Reviewed: Dec. 27, 2005

I used stew meat instead of ground beef, and it turned out great!

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PAMMSMIT

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Reviewed: Oct. 30, 2005

This soup is ok, but it is a bit bland as is. It needs a little kick but it is a great base recipe

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MCPARKER

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Reviewed: Mar. 10, 2005

Ack, the v-8 made it to "tangy" so I had to add a can of beef broth and onion soup mix. It was so-so after wards.

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SLASHY

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Reviewed: Feb. 6, 2005

This is a great recipe. I use browned stew meat instead of ground beef. If you want more flavor, try using Spicy V-8 Juice. Mmm-mmm!

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Bama Gal

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Reviewed: Jan. 29, 2005

Really easy! Just a bit bland, was very improved by a bit of garlic powder.

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SEWILLIA

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Reviewed: Jan. 17, 2005

This recipe is so easy and very tasty. I've used different kinds of frozen vegetable mixes and they all seem to work equally as well. The only thing I've done differently is to add salt and pepper. It's a very good working mom's recipe.

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VBSPENCER

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Living In: Conyers, Georgia, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 2, 2005

This was very easy and very good. I added some celery when browning the beef and I also added a packet of onion soup mix as another reviewer mentioned. I will be making this one again. Thanks!

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HKD28

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Reviewed: Nov. 20, 2004

Very good for as easy as it is. I am going to try it next time with Clamato juice (old family secret).

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THEBACCHUS

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Home Town: Sarasota, Florida, USA

Living In: Topeka, Kansas, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 3, 2004

This is so easy and so good! Definitely a keeper. The flavors are even better the next day as leftovers. Next time I might add some chopped potato or even frozen hashbrowns for something a little different. Thanks for this recipe.

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KBSMITH57

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Sioux City, Iowa, USA

Living In: Keswick, Iowa, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2004

Very easy and very tasty!

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BrendaC

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Living In: Frederick, Maryland, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 23, 2004

GREAT quick and EASY soup! It is great to find this recipe.

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LACE CAKE

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Home Town: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA

Living In: Branson, Missouri, USA

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Reviewed: Aug. 12, 2004

This has become a winter staple in my home. It smells so good while cooking and it is so versatile. I just add whatever vegetables I have on hand.

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MICHBAILEY

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Home Town: Beaumont, Texas, USA

Living In: Dayton, Ohio, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 27, 2003

Very easy and quick meal. Will double next time.

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Reviewed: Dec. 25, 2003

This is a great basic soup. While it is a bit bland, it lends itself to many seasoning opportunities. I added half a bag of frozen hash brown potato cubes near the end of the cooking time, because my kids like potatoes in their veggie soup. Also, some hot pepper sauce added lots of flavor.

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Reviewed: Apr. 21, 2003

This was so much better than I had anticipated. I figured it would be so easy but not so good. I used tomato juice and seasoned with cajun seasoning, lemon pepper, and S&P. I definitely will use this recipe quite a bit since it's so economical and delicious.

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