Reviewed: Oct. 12, 2001

Best soup I've ever made! Very healthy and hearty for a cold, rainy day! The only thing I would do different is use only 1 can (14 oz.) tomatoes and use tomato sauce instead of tomato paste. Otherwise, it's very easy and very good!

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JOLENE BIRD

Reviewed: Jan. 2, 2001

I have made this twice in the last two weeks. It was really yummy, and makes A LOT! I gave it away as gifts this Christmas and got many thank yous! I even had people asking for the recipe so that they could give away next Christmas!

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KRISTA1968

Reviewed: Nov. 23, 2002

Soup was great! My wife and I really enjoyed it. The only changes I made were to substitute 2 eight ounce cans of tomato sauce for the 6 ounce can of tomato paste and I substituted one-third a cup of beef base for the beef boullion powder.

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Jsikes

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Alleene, Arkansas, USA

Living In: Little Rock, Arkansas, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 7, 2001

I gave this recipe 5 star rating only if you eliminate one can of tomato paste and add two cans tomato sauce...much smoother!

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skyliner

Reviewed: Nov. 24, 2002

We're giving soup and brownie mixes for gifts this year and LOVE this soup! It has excellent flavor and texture (my husband is a chef, so we are particular about our dining). We only made a few modifications to the recipe--reduced rice to 1/4 cup (we used Jasmine rice), reduced tomatoes to 1 14.5 oz. can (28 oz. was just too much-- it overpowered the rest of the ingredients), and used 1 tbsp fresh minced garlic instead of garlic powder. Perfect! I know it will be a big hit with our friends and family this year!

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ZCOSTILLAS

Reviewed: Dec. 7, 2002

I made up three jars to give as gifts and they're SO pretty. I used quart-sized jars and it all fit nicely...but not snug. Put the bouillon granules at the bottom, then the peas. It looks better. I could have made four gift jars at least, but I decided to make a batch for my house tonight. It's super easy to put together and it's delicious. It made way more than my family could eat, so I'm freezing a couple quarts for my up-coming maternity leave.

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ruhshellmc

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Sep. 16, 2000

The soup turned out wonderful. Very tasty. My son who is two and a half and my husband and myself loved it.

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CHEMO69

Reviewed: Dec. 11, 2000

Made several of these up for a Christmas Party take home treat. Made one up for my family and friends it was wonderful- Tasty - easy - Thank you

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LEFTORRIGHT

Reviewed: Mar. 16, 2003

I've made this for the Daycare where I work. I pureed the diced tomatoes and added more water and the kids loved it. The educators all asked for the recipe. It was a hit. Thanks Bea.

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NICOLE LUCILLE

Reviewed: May 2, 2003

I sure do like to have this soup mix on hand. I sometimes like to use chicken bouillon powder instead of beef. I to have given this for gifts. I makes a great wedding shower gift

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