Reviewed: May 29, 2003

good, but overated, if i make this again i will use all chicken broth and no water

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Reviewed: May 23, 2003

pretty good.. very elegant. doesn't keep very well as leftovers, though.

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ZABETHA

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Reviewed: May 17, 2003

I made this soup in about 45 minutes. It was a welcome spring treat. The kids even loved it, vegetables and all.

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Reviewed: May 14, 2003

This was great. I used baby spinach and I think next time I will give it a quick chop so that it is more in proportion to the rest of the soup. I'll also cut the asparagus a little smaller. I would love to know if this would work with evaporated skim milk or something of the sort to cut out that evil cream! If anyone tries it, please post the results!

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Reviewed: May 12, 2003

This is a wonderful soup. My office raved, especially as the aroma wafted from my microwaved daily ration. I did substitute half-n-half for the heavy cream (and wonder if fat-free evap milk might work as well...). I also wonder if other veggies could work (zuchini? corn? peas?) Just don't omit the leeks .... they are, I suspect, the secret to the fabulous smell and taste. I was also intrigued by the fact that no seasoning, other than salt, appears in this recipe ... it's all veggie taste! Fabulous!!

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Reviewed: May 5, 2003

This soup was delightful! I used half the spinach called for because my soup kettle was getting a little full, but I don't think it took away from the flavour at all. I also used 50/50 stock and water and found it quite rich enough. I would cut back on the salt though, particularly if you are using prepared chicken stock. I'll be passing this recipe along to my friends and family, especially now that spring has arrived.

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Reviewed: May 4, 2003

Excellent soup! The only thing I would suggest is to add the asparagus when you add the spinach.

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Reviewed: May 1, 2003

This was very good. Like nice restaurant quality. My husband said it was out of this world. He's never said that before. I too used 1/2 chicken broth and 1/2 water, 3 cloves of garlic minced, and some sliced mushrooms. oh yeah

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Reviewed: May 1, 2003

I liked the variety of vegetables in this soup which made it sound healthy (if you don't look at the butter and heavy cream!) When I tasted it after it had cooked it definately needed some more flavoring, so I added chicken stock granules. Next time I make it I will use some stock cubes at the beginning and cut the salt.

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Reviewed: Apr. 14, 2003

I've made the soup twice and guests liked it very much. It has a lovely fresh flavor. I used water only and that worked fine for me. I'll certainly make it again. (I'd say the recipe serves six at most when you serve it with salad and bread only.)

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Reviewed: Feb. 3, 2003

I give this 4 stars only because 5 stars is the ultimate. I do really like this soup though. I was unable to resist adding a clove of garlic when sauteing the vegetables and also threw in some sliced mushrooms. Like the other reviewer, I used chicken stock for 1/2 the liquid. Replacing the heavy cream with half-and-half didn't hurt the flavor at all. (Have to cut a few calories where you can.) I had never cooked with Leeks before and was a bit concerned about having an over-powering oniony flavor. Thats not a problem with this recipe. After simmering for 30 minutes, the many flavors combine and mellow nicely. I'll make this again.

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Reviewed: Jan. 18, 2003

This was a great recipe. The only change I made was to the liquid. I used 50% chicken broth and 50% water. My guests would not stop eating it. Next time just this soup, bread and a jug of wine will be a hit. We loved it. Prep is everything. We made the soup up to the point prior to adding the cream and spinach. When the guests arrived and the time was right, we added the cream and spinach while re-heating, and served it. Wow...a hit. Thanks

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