"Mmmmm. Eating now while writing. Delicious! I love that it's a "creamy"soup, made with no cream...and therefore low-cal too! This is a healthy, fresh, very satisfying soup. I had been concerned that something as fragrant as mint might overpower it, but not at all...very subtle. In fact, I can hardly taste it so you could probably add a bit mo"

"I made this during "the Blizzard of 2013"...sure, this chowder is perfect snow day eating, but would be great anytime. Easy to make and delicious. I had wanted to use reduced fat cheese, but couldn't get it this time; I will try that in the future as I don't think that will take anything but calories away. I like peppers, but like others here, "

"I would rate this 10 stars if I could! I just came online to find this today after a friend made this for one of our Christmas parties! Have had the basic artichoke/spinach dip for year's and that's always popular and good...but this one...was like that, on steroids! Took it to a whole new level, and I think, without compromising what is so goo""

"I think I would try this but substitute feta for the bleu cheese. I like bleu cheese but it can be overpowering (as many said here)...and feta is a lower fat cheese, still tasteful. Hopefully it will go with the figs too, since it will still be "sweet and savory." I have not yet tried it this way, (or at all), but it looked delicious on tv, an"

"Yummy and Healthy.
I had to improvise (wasn't running out for chilis in adobo, tho' sometime I'll try it that way too), so I read the reviews & someone said they substituted cumin/chili powder. Judging from the reviews here it's spicier the other way, & wasn't sure how much cumin/chili powder to replace the chilis with, so I did it to taste...it was milder, but still yummy. I also didn't have fresh cilantro, but not my favorite herb, so I subbed just a dash of dry cilantro and plenty of fresh flatleaf parsley. This soup was a pleasant surprise tonight...thought I was making the usual baked or fried tenders, this was a nice way to use them. Tks again Rach!

"Just made this..good, healthy, hearty vegetable soup. You can improvise, depending on what you like/have on hand. I substituted many items--cauliflower vs. zucchini, arugula vs. spinach, added white mushrooms, frozen peas,only had can of crushed fire-roasted tomatoes, tastes fine! (next time I'll try plain diced Didn't have sage, used thyme, bay leaf & parsley. Used boxed veggie broth, but would use cx too. I agree,cook longer; just tasted it & celery & carrots are still hard. Next time I'll let veggies soften more before adding soup, for now I'll cook the whole thing longer. Tasty,versatile vegetable soup that can be made successfully many ways.

"Just made this..good, healthy, hearty vegetable soup. You can improvise, depending on what you like/have on hand. I substituted many items--cauliflower vs. zucchini, arugula vs. spinach, added white mushrooms, frozen peas,only had can of crushed fire-roasted tomatoes, tastes fine! (next time I'll try plain diced) Didn't have sage, used thyme, bay leaf & parsley. Used boxed veggie broth, but would use cx too. I agree,cook longer; just tasted it & celery & carrots are still hard. Next time I'll let veggies soften more before adding soup, for now I'll cook the whole thing longer. Tasty,versatile vegetable soup that can be made successfully many ways.