"As far as the ingredients, I followed it to a T. I used a 2 pound bottom roast. As far as the cooking method, I browned the roast thoroughly followed the rest of the directions with the onion, garlic, then the tomato juice, vinegar, raisins, olives, but then I put it all in a crock pot on high for 4 hours then low for 1.5 hours. The meat was pe"

"I made this as written and it was very good. Then I made it again but added 2 stalks of celery (chopped), garlic powder (or you can use fresh garlic in with the veggies), 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, and 1/2 tsp fennel seeds which I crushed up with mortar and pestle. Although chicken is definitely healthier, I prefer this soup with meatballs instead."