Bevrs said:
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Posted: 3/14/2012 2:39:39 PM
EXCELLENT -- as revised. Not a fan of slow cookers -- food always comes out too bland -- so I used my Dutch oven. I cooked the pasta separately (otherwise the soup comes out too starchy) and used leftover cooked chicken, making a quicker soup. Also -- and here's the rub -- I used home-made stock. That store-bought stuff is waaaaaaaay too bland! Hubby and I both loved the final result -- he had three bowls! -- so I'll definitely make it again (omitting the olives and adding celery and peas).
paityn09 said:
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Posted: 3/13/2012 1:30:23 PM
Surprised I liked it but still not enough taste. I guess I'm so used of spicy and cajun foods, it's hard for me to enjoy foods that are more bland. Overall a good soup but I won't jump to make it any time soon.
joyousdeeous said:
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Posted: 3/8/2012 3:29:17 PM
I love this recipe as a base. I can never follow a soup reipe w/o adding my own stuff. I added poultry seasoning and Herbes de Provence. I also took a little help from my grocer and cut up a deli roasted chicken instead of cooking thighs. Put all white & dark meat into the pot. I agree with one review that cooking the pasta separately is best. I used bow tie pasta as it was handy. YUM...thanks for sharing!
Gretchen3 said:
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Posted: 3/25/2011 5:34:50 PM
This was a VERY good recipe. I cooked it for 9 hours plus an additional 25 minutes for medium shell pasta, and it was perfect. I added salt, pepper, and italian seasoning (a blend of oregano and other italian spices).
babs0049 said:
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Posted: 3/19/2011 9:06:43 AM
made this and loved it. the only thing that I would do different is do not put the pasta in the soup. Make it separate. It got too mushy.
Cherie3340 said:
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Posted: 3/14/2011 6:40:33 PM
Adding a little more Chicken and Pasta along with spices gave this soup a heartier flavor... but it is good for a healthy and filling meal.
Cherie3340 said:
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Posted: 3/14/2011 6:40:33 PM
Adding a little more Chicken and Pasta along with spices gave this soup a heartier flavor... but it is good for a healthy and filling meal.
Cherie3340 said:
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Posted: 3/14/2011 6:38:46 PM
I added some extra spices - oregano, basil, sea salt and pepper. I also added a little more Chicken and pasta. We enjoyed it tonight. It was good and low cal too!!
praline7 said:
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Posted: 3/10/2011 10:13:50 AM
I agree with JAC422. It needs some spices... I added oregano, parcley and some white pepper. Added the little kick it needed.
dani84 said:
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Posted: 3/8/2011 12:09:16 PM
Leave out the carrots and the olives and you have a nice hearty dish