Reviewed: Jul. 27, 2001

I have four children and they like different foods.One likes everything,another likes almost nothing,the last two only likes pizza & hamburgers. At last they all agree on this recipe.It is incredible,the ease of making it.And the flavor is delicious.I would reccomend this recipe to anyone who wants a change of traditional soups.

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Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Houston, Texas, USA

Living In: Deer Park, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 6, 2005

This is a great soup, fantastic on cold nights. Since there are only two of us, I place our servings in a smaller pot and cook the noodles only for those portions... keeps the noodles from turning mushy in the leftovers.

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Dalgoat

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jan. 31, 2004

This soup was delightful, with delicate flavors. It was easy, and fairly quick to make (I cut up all the veggies ahead of time). I added some wine (about 1/2 cup), 2 tbs of rice vinegar for a slight sour kick, and some chopped cilantro for added flavor.

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TJW2

Reviewed: Oct. 22, 2007

Also added spinach, napa cabbage. Used a full pound of shrimp. Added a dash of sesame oil. Used soaked rice noodles. Soak in hot water 10 min then cook with the soup. Would make again.

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GRNBEEN

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Greentown, Indiana, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 28, 2008

Ok, after reading other reviews and analyzing the recipe, I made a few small changes, but the recipe would still be great without them (hence, the 5 stars!). The changes that I made were to use ground ginger instead of minced (what I had on hand), 2 cans of cut baby corn instead of carrots, sauteed mushrooms instead of the celery, and used ramen noodles in place of vermicelli. I also added a little sesame oil to my bowl and had everyone else at the table taste it...they ended up adding it to theirs also! I think the only change that I will make next time is to cook the noodles separately and put them into each bowl and then ladle the soup over the top. Just a personal preference!

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Raoulysgirl

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Linn Creek, Missouri, USA

Living In: Camdenton, Missouri, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 26, 2008

We really liked this at our house. It was easy to make. I didn't use celery becasue I don't like the taste, but I think water chestnuts would be good for some crunch. I also would use different noodles next time. The rice ones I got at my store were about 3 feet long in a big ball and very difficult to break or cut. Any helpful hints?! I'm using udon noddles the next time. Overall very good.

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polly625

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Rochester, Minnesota, USA

Living In: Tucson, Arizona, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 16, 2007

I cut the ingredients in half but otherwise followed the recipe to a T. It came out great. I think the trick is not using low-sodium chicken broth.

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Micharu

Reviewed: Aug. 21, 2005

We love this soup! Even my young daughter eats this. I use pre-cooked frozen shrimp because I always have it on hand.

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ZTIRDA

Reviewed: Jan. 6, 2005

Easy to throw together and doesn't need too many exotic ingredients. I'm a grad student, and this was great to serve to a bunch of friends for not much money ;) Great light soup.

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KVA1223

Reviewed: Mar. 18, 2009

This was such a good recipe! I love really flavourful foods, so I was worried that it would be bland because it was so simple. That wasn't the case at all, it was awesome! Definately a keeper for nights when there isn't much time left to cook. Thanks alot!!!

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