Reviewed: Mar. 29, 2009

Great base recipe...needs additional liquid so we added about 3 cups of beef broth from the pantry.

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Reviewed: Jan. 21, 2009

Wow excellent, served to my friends and they loved it. Only changes, I didn't use green beans and used beef broth instead of water. Will use over and over.

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Reviewed: Jan. 13, 2009

Delicious! Used Italian stewed tomatoes. 2 cloves garlic. No pinto beans. Did not drain green beans. 1-15 oz. can of tomato sauce. 1 1/2 carrots. More carrots next time.

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Paige

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Reviewed: Apr. 20, 2008

This is a good base recipe. I had to add some more seasonings as it was a bit bland for our tastes. With some extra seasonings - cayenne pepper, garlic powder etc it was really good!

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stefanie

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Reviewed: Dec. 21, 2007

This soup is really really good. I do not use the pasta, and instead of using basil and oregano, I use tupperware's italian herb seasoning(if you don't have this,buy it, it is awesome in soups and spaghetti sauces)I use this soup when my whole family gets togethter and goes camping, and everybody just loves it. SO GOOD!!!!

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Amie4Christ

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Reviewed: Oct. 18, 2007

Followed recipe to a "t". I did not like this, but my husband did. It would have been a lot better without adding the uncooked pasta. Maybe adding cooked pasta when serving? Pasta soaked up all the broth and made it REALLY thick. The broth was fantastic before adding the pasta. Loved the veggies/meat/spice combo. Would make again without pasta.

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Sarah D.

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Reviewed: Nov. 11, 2006

OUTSTANDING! My family absolutely loved it, even the kids. Will definitely make this again, and leftovers freeze very well, too.

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dragonfly71rlz

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Reviewed: Nov. 3, 2006

Very good. Forgot to add the green beans, but it was still a very hearty soup. It was even better the next day. I only simmered the soup half as long as the recipe called for and it still tasted great! I appreciate any and all tried and true vension recipes.

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Becki

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Reviewed: Oct. 25, 2006

Definitely needed much more water throughout the whole process. The water kept cooking off and the food got burned.

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Reviewed: Sep. 16, 2006

My family LOVES this recipe. The perfect hearty comfort food on a chilly fall day! A definate family favorite.

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LoriD

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Reviewed: May 25, 2006

a real hit at my house! easy to make and reheats well

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M. Bailey

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Reviewed: Apr. 19, 2006

I am not a big soup fan, but I make this one frequently. I always make more and freeze some for later.

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C. Janes

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Reviewed: Apr. 1, 2006

I was looking for a recipe to make with some venison a friend had given me, and this really fit the bill. It was easy, tasty, and hubby said it was a definate make-again. Thanks!

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Reviewed: Mar. 24, 2006

I did not have ground venison so I used ground beef instead. Otherwise I thought it was very good and I will make it again.

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Mombabe

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Reviewed: Feb. 9, 2006

just okay, a little to watery for me and just not very flavorfull...we always like a good hardy soup without noodles

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Reviewed: Feb. 3, 2006

I was not really excited about this recipe, it was really kind of bland . Sorry!

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Reviewed: Nov. 18, 2005

I thought this recipe was great! Very filling and healthy! I used venison for the meat and our own canned tomatoes too! Definately try this recipe, it's worth it!

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Reviewed: Oct. 28, 2005

Man, Venison is sooo strong tasting, I never knew what gamey tasted like til now. A friend of ours was moving and gave us this meat, had no idea how to cook ground venison, cuz I had no idea what it would taste good with. This was absolutely perfect though. I tried hamburger helper with it once. NASTY TASTING DISASTER. LoL Please don't make fun of me!

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Reviewed: Aug. 2, 2005

This recipe is Excellent! Only changes I made are, added about 1/4 cup more water, changed to Black Beans instead of pinto beans (husband doesn't like pinto beans)no zucchini because I didn't have any on hand. Also, reading from the reviews, I cooked the pasta, rinsed then added desired amount into the soup after it was cooked..then heated thru. Its good the day it's made, but Great the following day. I also used vension, which I have an abundance of. Thank you, Joelene.

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