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I recommend making the meatballs as is (they were very good and had a distinct flavour), rather than substituting other meatballs.  Excellent!  Thanks for a great recipe!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-12-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanTooth"},"reviewBody":"This is my new, favourite recipe.  I was worried the greens might be overpowering, but they were great!  I could not find the couscous, so I added 2 cups cooked barley instead.  I recommend making the meatballs as is (they were very good and had a distinct flavour), rather than substituting other meatballs.  Excellent!  Thanks for a great recipe!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-03-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldClover"},"reviewBody":"I was hoping by the good reviews we would love this recipe but my family did not enjoy the taste at all.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-01-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanUmbrella"},"reviewBody":"Just loved this delicious soup! 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After browning and simmering the meatballs for so long, they were dry too.","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"12\/02\/2019 20:59","GUID":"dfb3cb577aaf4a018216c4c31321a8e6","MemberId":9745441,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"Shanon","SubmittedDate":"12\/02\/2019 20:59"},{"Comment":"<p>I was hoping by the good reviews we would love this recipe but my family did not enjoy the taste at all.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"03\/16\/2018 13:44","GUID":"07FC9CAE87494435A4BE0E6E304E5889","MemberId":374858,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"lesley51765","SubmittedDate":"03\/16\/2018 13:44"},{"Comment":"<p>I've made this repeatedly, substituting ground turkey for ground beef. Easy to make, and everyone loves it.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"01\/25\/2016 12:27","GUID":"b7d49f7c58174b2cb5a13a0c22ad1922","MemberId":1136415,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"willow28","SubmittedDate":"01\/25\/2016 12:27"},{"Comment":"<p>I really liked this recipe. It was also a favorite of my mom who loves her veggies. 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Thanks for a great recipe!!<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"12\/03\/2012 22:00","GUID":"1e998945fac04dd58f89e7dea888b9f3","MemberId":5199189,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"celestie4","SubmittedDate":"12\/03\/2012 22:04"},{"Comment":"<p>This is my new, favourite recipe.  I was worried the greens might be overpowering, but they were great!  I could not find the couscous, so I added 2 cups cooked barley instead.  I recommend making the meatballs as is (they were very good and had a distinct flavour), rather than substituting other meatballs.  Excellent!  Thanks for a great recipe!!<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"12\/03\/2012 22:00","GUID":"1e998945fac04dd58f89e7dea888b9f3","MemberId":5199189,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"celestie4","SubmittedDate":"12\/03\/2012 21:59"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes &amp; Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? 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