Reviewed: May 8, 2012

Lovely recipe, my advice to those thinking it's bland is to add bacon bones when you add the potatoes. Take them out before adding the Kale. I have Stephanie Alexanders wonderful book "The Cooks Companion" and this is the only real difference.

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SueEllen

Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2012

I had to use chorizo instead of linquica and I also used half chicken broth and half water. It's delicious!

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ElkinsEcon

Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2012

This recipe was so good. The real judge was my husband,who is Portuguese, because my MIL has made something similar for my husband all his life. This is a comfort food for my husband, and he thought it might even be better than my MIL's own recipe. So, 5 stars!

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PaleiT

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Modesto, California, USA

Living In: Merced, California, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2011

Simple & delicious...what else could you ask for? Was searching for "Creme de collard", which is potato soup with collard greens & sausage, but I refuse to search further...this is now one of our weekly faves! :D

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qtpie

Reviewed: Oct. 26, 2011

It needed more flavor so I added low sodium chicken broth, a tsp of veggie broth base and herbamere.

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Melracey

Reviewed: Oct. 16, 2011

Reminds me of the Zuppa Toscana at Olive Garden. It was good. Used chorizo like other reviewers since I couldn't find linguica.

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HISTORYGIRL04

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: La Mesa, California, USA

Living In: Lakeside, California, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 23, 2011

This tasted delicious and is very healthy! I could not find the linguica sausage, so instead I used chorizo.

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andrea92fl

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Dothan, Alabama, USA

Living In: Saint Petersburg, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 16, 2011

I think this is VERY watery and bland --- added lots of salt and other ingredients to modify - so next time I'll make Zuppa Toscana. Maybe it was the chorizo? i prefer italian sausage.

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earth_girl

Home Town: Palmyra, New York, USA

Living In: Greece, New York, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 13, 2011

I have had this soup growing up...as I am Portuguese myself. My parents though, don't like anything that looks white...so my mom always boiled the potatoes with 10-15 mini carrots. The snack ones that are already peeled. It gives this soup some color and extra vitamins...give it a try. Also I read some of the comments and some said this is bland...no matter what recipe you try, you always have to add the amount of salt and pepper to YOUR taste. Everyone is different. Great traditional Portuguese recipe! TY for posting it.

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Nelia

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: London, Ontario, Canada

Living In: Ingersoll, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed: Apr. 17, 2011

My mama used to make this soup and it reminds me of childhood in Brazil This is pretty close. I would give this recipe 5 stars, but had to modify it by reducing the water, adding some chicken stock and reducing the amount of kale. Add garlic, pepper and salt to taste. Not bland at all, pretty good!

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