Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I am not sure when or how the product was changed from the one commented on earlier, but the version I got had directions (1 cup mix to 4 cups water, boil 10-30 mins) and had no hydration problems. After 10 minutes of a reasonable boil the veggies were the way my wife likes them, that is to say al dente, but certainly not crunchy. After 30 minutes, they were quite gummable. The directions will give you a hearty thing some people would call a stew with clearly identifiable veggies. There is no barley or hard grain to make this an hour boil. Taste, fine, but they are veggies. Bring a packet of onion soup (don't tell your cardiologist) or add them to your beef and potato thing for something that might pass for healthy. Not listed in the description here is the mix: carrots, tomatoes, peas, celery, green bell peppers, green beans, parsley.