Reviewed: Apr. 24, 2012

This was quite good. I made modifications based on others' reviews. And as I came on to review this, I noticed I left out the butter! Oh well, it was very good anyhow and I DID use a little olive oil as I cut up 1 pound of kielbasa and sauted it a bit with onions and garlic before adding it to the soup. I also used chicken broth rather than water but less, probably 6 cups. I don't think I used that much kale...I used a bag of fresh kale from Trader Joe's that was already chopped. It was my first experience using kale. I will make this again.

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HisPixie

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Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 28, 2012

So creamy without the cream. I boiled the unpeeled cubed potatoes in the 10 cups water with a couple tablespoons chicken base then used a wand mixer to blend right in the pot. Used chard instead of Kale because that's what I had and heated that with the sliced keilbasa for another 20 minutes. So delicious! Finally found a meal using dark leafy greens that my husband really likes. Even my 3 year old gobbled it up.

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FieldGreens

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Newcastle, California, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 13, 2012

This is an absolute keeper! I sauteed my kielbaska with onion and fresh garlic in EVOO before adding it to the soup. OMG YUMMY! =~>

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effycheffy

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Dec. 29, 2011

Great basic recipe! I followed other reviewers in using broth (vegetable) and sauteeing my veggies (garlic, celery, kale) and sliced pre-cooked pork sausage (Niman Ranch Bratwurst) in a bit of olive oil. Didn't have any onions on hand, but turned out great anyways! Also found it helpful to thicken the soup with instant tapioca (I think it's called Minute Tapioca). Thanks for the recipe & helpful reviews!

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Julia C.

Reviewed: Mar. 2, 2011

This was delicious! Finally, a great way to eat Kale. I used spicy red hot sausage and it gave the soup a spicy zing. Delicious!

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sosnowy

Reviewed: Feb. 9, 2011

Good on the first day, much better the next.

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Griz

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Carlyle, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 13, 2011

Very bland I'd add some spices and onion the next time.

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JACKIE

Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2010

A very good base recipe. I followed other suggestions and added celery, carrots, beans (black are healthiest)... you can't go wrong with additions - get creative. I too used broth (homemade is best) instead of water, as well as 5 large potatoes mashing them well. Great soup!

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Sally

Reviewed: Oct. 20, 2010

After reading the reviews, I too, made a few changes to this recipe and the result was delicious! I browned the cut up kielbasa with a large chopped onion. I also used chicken stock and 4 cups of water for the liquid. I added two cans of canneloni beans, too. It was great! Served with cornbread for a great meal.

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