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I use ham broth and add a little spice (chili powder, Tabasco) to mine and usually use green beans.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-04-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldUmbrella"},"reviewBody":"Perfect use for left over ham. Perfect amount of veggies . I added a handful of spinach for added nutrition. Super easy and satisfying . VFE","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-04-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueWeights"},"reviewBody":"My husband and I enjoyed this delicious soup, it has great flavor, This will be a go to recipe for ham and bean soup. 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Very hearty, definitely will make this recipe again .","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-09-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenPin"},"reviewBody":"Wonderful soup. Had an extra ham shank that I threw in the pot. Used only water. Didn't need any additional seasoning, as the broth was very flavorful. Not a pea person, so skipped those. Watching calories, so skipped butter and used a EVOO spray to saute vegetables.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-12-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldScooter"},"reviewBody":"husband and I enjoyed","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-12-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldRaindrop"},"reviewBody":"This soup is delicious. 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Simply delicious!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2020-08-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldAirBalloon"},"reviewBody":"Made this last week and my wife is begging me to make a second batch. Only substitution I made was I used a ham bone broth I cooked instead of chicken broth. I also added spinach after reading one of the comments. I'm usually not a huge fan of peas but I gave it the benefit of the doubt and I'm so glad I did! The peas give it a pop of flavor that I can't describe.. absolutely delicious!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-11-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueBike"},"reviewBody":"I double the recipe and add cubed turkey. Great Soup!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-02-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveBoomerang"},"reviewBody":"Great flavor. My husband isn't a huge fan of beans, but he really enjoyed this. I was in a hurry, so I only added the potatoes for the veggies, and had extra ham so put that in too. 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