Reviewed: Nov. 23, 2009

This is excellent, a real keeper. I added 4 potatoes and it was really thick and needed a lot more water than the recipe calls for. Really yummy though.

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Ivy

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Nov. 16, 2009

sooooo good! i love this soup! my baby loved it too! so hearty and flavorful! you cant even tell its vegan, i honestly think adding meat would ruin it! to those who complained of having to add more water- leave the lid on while its cooking. i did and didnt have to add a drop extra.

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jonijolene

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Bonners Ferry, Idaho, USA

Living In: Sandpoint, Idaho, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 8, 2009

Quite tasty prepared as is, which is what I did. My daugher sprinkled on about a tablespoon of homemade bacon bits that I always keep in the freezer, and she said that pushes up the rating to five starts. For me however, I was aiming for a vegetarian dish. Will make again. :)

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Laura Jo

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Anchorage, Alaska, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 2, 2009

This is a full-bodied, satisfying, nutritious, delicious soup, far better than anything I've ever gotten out of a can. I will definitely be making this again!

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hught

Reviewed: Oct. 25, 2009

I omitted the barley and it was perfect!

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LAB71

Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2009

I omitted the barley and added a few shakes of vegetarian "bacon" bits. Delicious!

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Ali1865

Home Town: St. Cloud, Minnesota, USA

Living In: Sauk Rapids, Minnesota, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 14, 2009

My family loved this recipe, I used dried parsley and it worked just as well just had to add a little more salt

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phoebe

Reviewed: Oct. 9, 2009

I used a pressure cooker and with the saute time, it only took 40 min! I sauteed all the veggies first, at the same time. I added the rest of the ingredients along with veggie stock and water. The soup came out way too thick. I added one cup of red wine and two cups of water. Much better. I also added Mcormick bacon pieces -- they are made of soy! So, the soup it still vegan. :) Next time I'm going double the seasoning amounts and add four or five more cups of water and/or broth. A good basic recipe.

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peacedragon

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Oct. 8, 2009

I only used one stalk of celery. My husband and I thought this tasted like beef stew without the beef! It was very good.

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andrea

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Madison, Wisconsin, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 27, 2009

Loved loved loved this soup!! Changed the recipe a bit, used more garlic, added veggie boullion cubes and 2 cups sliced mushrooms and fresh spinach. Hubby loved it and had NO IDEA he was eating so many veggies!!

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