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I can't imagine anything can top this keeper!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-05-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueCone"},"reviewBody":"So delicious! I followed the recipe mostly. The only thing I did differently was that I used fresh baby spinach and about five cloves of garlic (personal preference). Best soup ever!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-01-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurplePumpkin"},"reviewBody":"Used Acini di pepe instead of the penne and it was awesome! My boyfriend loved it!Also use the meatballs for pasta, love the mix if beef and pork.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-11-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedDice"},"reviewBody":"Excellent soup! Very tasty! I added cooked chicken. Great flavors!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-10-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeAirBalloon"},"reviewBody":"I used small shell pasta instead. They acted like little individual bowls to hold the broth. Yummy!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-02-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BluePuzzle"},"reviewBody":"This soup is delicious!!! Best wedding soup I have tasted and my family loves it too. I have used the penne pasta but have also made it using acini di pepe also. The meatballs are awesome and worth it. This has definitely become one of my regular recipes that I will be making many times in the future.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-10-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleFries"},"reviewBody":"very good. I had no fresh basil so i used 2 tsp of dried. turned out great!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-01-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeCorn"},"reviewBody":"Excellent. Had fun making the little meatballs with my daughter and everyone loved the soup! Will definitely be making it again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-01-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldBottleOpener"},"reviewBody":"My family loves Italian wedding soup. Thanks for providing this delicious recipe. This was enough for my family of 6 to have 2 bowls each","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-11-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanRaindrop"},"reviewBody":"This soup ROCKS!!!! Very Easy to make..While the meatballs are cooking prep the soup...Saves time.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-02-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldBasketball"},"reviewBody":"Excellent! Just excellent!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-01-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanPuzzle"},"reviewBody":"soup was wonderful very flavorable and definitly would make again...and again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-02-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveScooter"},"reviewBody":"This soup is absolutely delicious.Even my picky husband liked it. It does take a LOT longer than 30 minutes to prepare. It takes at least that to roll out all of the little meatballs. I did not have fresh basil so I used about a Tablespoon of dried. I had fresh spinach on hand and used that and I had fresh sliced fresh mushrooms that needed to be used so I added those. I also did not have penne pasta so I used a cup of ditalani instead and it was plenty because pasta swells so in the cooking. It is well worth the trouble. SJS9","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-01-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeElephant"},"reviewBody":"This was a BIG hit with my family. We fought over the leftovers. I used fresh spinach instead of frozen. For the meat, I used 1 pound hot sausage and one pound regular because I didn't have any Italian sausage. Next time I'll do as the recipe suggests and see if we like it as well. We probably will.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-09-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedFish"},"reviewBody":"Delicious! I added 4 c water and 2 cups shredded cooked turkey. I substituted pre-made mini meatballs from my local grocer for the homemade meatballs (faaster) and 8 oz star-shaped pasta instead of penne.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-01-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanBandAid"},"reviewBody":"My family and I really loved this soup! So hearty and flavorful!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-01-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangePopcorn"},"reviewBody":"Fantastic soup. I make it often and receive rave reviews every time. My favorite soup, EVER! Meatballs take some time to roll, but so worth the effort. I usually make double batch of meatballs, since I'm already spending the time to roll them, and freeze the extra batch so next time the soup is really quick! Recommend this recipe highly.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-11-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenRing"},"reviewBody":"I've made the soup several times now and everyone loves it!! For a short cut, I bought a 2lb bag of mini frozen meatballs before and it worked great. Throwing in some tortellini, also great for a change.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-07-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleBandAid"},"reviewBody":"delicious - my family loved it!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-03-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenGoggles"},"reviewBody":"Great recipe. I make it with turkey for the meatballs. The broth is so flavorful, you won't miss the fat from the meatballs.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-10-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveClover"},"reviewBody":"This soup is great. My husband and my mother are both picky eaters and they love this. Making the meatballs can be labor intense, but so worth it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-06-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueBullhorn"},"reviewBody":"This soup is soo pleasing on a cold winter day!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeFlower"},"reviewBody":"Looked a long time for a great wedding soup that was similar to the soup we used to enjoy in New Castle, Pa. where this soup is common.This one is darned close! 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