I didn't have any Italian Sausage but found lean ground beef with some additional seasonings worked well. This recipe stood out for me because my husband's name is also Brian - and now this is a favorite sauce of his too!

Reviewed On: Jan. 3, 2009

I made this soup as a filling meal following my husband's dental surgery (he must eat soft foods). Wonderful, comforting, interesting rich flavor; my husband loved it. Like others, I used canned sweet potatoes, canned tomatoes and crunchy peanut butter. The fresh chopped cilantro really set off the flavor. Will definitely make again!

Reviewed On: Oct. 7, 2006