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        "reviewBody": "Thank you! 🥰 I made this tonight and my hubby can’t stop raving about how good it is. Due to a miscalculation in the larder – no zucchini – I had to make two minor substitutions. Instead of zucchini, I added a medium potato and mixed 1 1/2 cup veggie blend with carrots, peas, corn and green beans. I didn’t have pearl barley so I substituted pot barley. Oh, and instead of just water I used Better than Bouillon Beef for a bit more beefiness. I was told there isn’t enough to share, thanks again 🤩"
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