"tastes great, but the recipe calls for no potatoes. There looks like there is potatoes in in it(by the picture). I had to add potatoes. I would add 2 potatoes. Helps thicken it and makes it more hearty. Besides who doesnt put potatoes in vegi/beef soup? Also if you don't have a large dutch oven bring to a boil over stove and let simmer with lid on for 1 hr and simmer with lid off for 1 1/2 hrs. Thickens nice and can always add more broth if need be."