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Did not really like this. Very bland. Not sure what we did wrong. I can never make cheese soup though. :(<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"05\/25\/2016 21:31","GUID":"241700E2DDE94B7EBAF42CD22B6FE029","MemberId":814898,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"meaganteal","SubmittedDate":"05\/25\/2016 21:31"},{"Comment":"
I loved the idea of usnig up things that I usually have. i did use 2% milk and reduced calorie Veveeta to save some calories, but have to say this was really easy, quick and delish.<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"","GUID":"56a923213e2f46e0ad1e6562759b6fe1","MemberId":3295323,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"JANENOV46","SubmittedDate":"01\/11\/2014 10:51"},{"Comment":"
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