"This recipe is fantastic! I made it as written except I could only find boneless country style pork shoulder ribs and I reduced the crushed red pepper. Easy and delicious, but does take some time. My husband is a reluctant meat eater but he ate 2 servings. The kids devoured it. I made with the accompanying slow cooker polenta/grits recipe. M"

"Everyone I make this for has declared it the best soup they ever had. I have made it many, many times with only 2 modifications. I use rotisserie chicken (Costco is the best) and before adding the chicken, I use a "boat motor" to puree the vegetables. The kids never know they are there. It is always requested when someone is under the weather.
De""