Reviewed: Aug. 8, 2008

This soup is awesome! I used spicy sausage instead because I think it would have been too bland if plain sausage were used. I think the spicy sausage gave it more flavor and it wasn't too spicy but just right. I made it for my husband and brought some for my sister-in-law and her children and they all had seconds!

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Reviewed: Aug. 2, 2008

I just jumped on my computer to find a couple recipes, I was cooking for my boyfriend for the 1st time... This soup was amazing, I recommend it to anyone. It's simple, quick and delicious!

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Reviewed: Apr. 30, 2008

This is pretty good. I like how many veggies you can get into one soup and it tastes good but not a lot of zip. However, it's a great way to eat veggies and protein. Thanks!

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	Cooking Level: Intermediate Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Living In: Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Reviewed: Apr. 24, 2008

This was wonderful and pleased every picky member of the family. Made it in a slow cooker, browning sausage and sauteeing onions, garlic and peppers before hand. I substituted crushed for whole tomatoes (family preference) and added french cut green beans and some carrots! It was fantastic and is definitely a keeper! (You must keep the orzo separate to avoid it sucking up all the juice and getting mushy)

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StaceyE

	Cooking Level: Intermediate Home Town: Fair Haven, New Jersey, USA Living In: Danville, Virginia, USA
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Reviewed: Apr. 22, 2008

This was great. I used broken wheat pasta and added a 28oz can crushed tomato for a tomatoee taste and I used fresh spinach. Next time I will use ground turkey to make it healthy.

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MRSSTEFANSKI

	Cooking Level: Expert Home Town: Struthers, Ohio, USA
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Reviewed: Feb. 20, 2008

Great soup! The family and co-workers enjoyed it.

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Reviewed: Feb. 13, 2008

THANK YOU for this 5 star recipe! A definite keeper, so versatile. As Jackie said, feel free to add...and I did. I added chopped celery and a can of rinsed canaloni beans and used fresh spinich. I forgot to add the parsley, but it was fabulous the way I fixed it and I don't think I deviated too much from the recipe originally posted. Next time, I'll add zucchini.

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Reviewed: Feb. 7, 2008

My entire family loved the soup. I followed the recipe with the exception of using fresh spinach vs. frozen. It was very filling. As a family of four, we were able to get at least 3 meals out of it. I would definitely make this again.

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Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2008

Boy this was good! I made a couple substitions though... I used chorizo instead of sausage because that's what I had on hand. I also used rotini instead of orzo. Think the rotini sucked up more water than the orzo might because the leftovers were pretty dry. I think that will be easily remedies by adding another 4 cups or so of chicken broth though. This is something that I will definitely make again. It got all thumbs up from my family.

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Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2008

The entire family (including teenagers) loved this recipe. Did not have sweet italian sausage so, I used 1 lb of hot italian sausage with about 3/4 pound of pork sausage. Store was out of orzo and used bowtie pasta instead. Used 1 (14.5 ounce) can of the stewed and sliced tomatoes and 1 (14.5 ounce) can of the diced with jalapenos tomatoes. (My kids sometimes don't like too many tomatoes so, that way they can "eat around" the stewed and sliced ones a little better). Absolutely terrific.

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Reviewed: Jan. 12, 2008

This soup is wonderful! I made a few changes because of what I had on hand. I used bulk sausage, 14.5 oz can of crushed tomatoes, and 14.5 oz can of petite diced tomatoes with garlic. It was quick to assemble and enjoyed by all. I can't wait to taste it tomorrow!

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Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2008

Thanks Jackie for one of the best soups i have tried from this site! It was such a crowd pleaser and affortable to make. I added some hot sauce and garlic. It was great with some garlic bread...

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Chelsea

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Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2007

This was delicious, definitely a perfect soup for those cold winter evenings. I didn't have a pepper, but I kept everything else. I used apple cinnamon sausage and cooked it in the big pot, and when it was almost done, I tossed in a chopped onion and 4 whole, peeled garlic cloves. I also cooked the orzo separate so that it didn't soak up all the broth and added it with the spinach and then heated through for 5 minutes. Yummy!

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	Cooking Level: Intermediate Home Town: Baldwin, Maine, USA Living In: Portland, Maine, USA
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Reviewed: Dec. 15, 2007

Outstanding soup. So flavorful. This is one of the best soups I have ever had. I made only a couple of very minor changes based on what I already had on hand. But nothing that changed the soup. I used a red bell pepper and I also threw in some shredded carrots to use them up. I made this soup yesterday to serve today. I added the pasta and spinach today. I served it with a splash of lemon juice and the Parmesan.

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Sally

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Reviewed: Nov. 12, 2007

I have made this several times for my family. Everyone loved it. I've used both pork and turkey sausage. I've also used both hot and sweet sausage. You just can't go wrong!! It is best served the next day.

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Reviewed: Oct. 29, 2007

Loved it! I did make a couple of small changes though. I put the garlic, onion and pepper in to saute along with the sausages. Also, I replaced half of the canned broth with liquid I had reserved from boiling chicken for another recipe. Anyway, we really loved it as a quick supper between a Pats game and the World Series.

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Mary McCarthy

	Cooking Level: Intermediate Home Town: Braintree, Massachusetts, USA Living In: Lakeville, Massachusetts, USA
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Reviewed: Oct. 22, 2007

EXCELLENT SOUP! Only slight adjustments listed below. finely chopped 1 stalk celery and 1 large carrot. sauteed all veggies first in 2tbsp olive oil. splash of wine before adding liquids. 14.5 oz can dices tomatoes. bay leaf. drop of sage. fresh spinach. 1 cup mini whole wheat pasta shells.

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