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Reviewed: Mar. 20, 2008
I recently made this soup, and my husband and I loved it! I did make a few changes. I used browned bulk sweet Italian sausage (couldn't find spicy, but I just added some red pepper flakes) and sauted the onion in the bacon grease. I used chicken broth, and cooked all of it except the bacon and cream for about 6 hours on low in the slow cooker. The kale held up really well even after hours of cooking, and it all cooked down a bit. Then, right before serving, I added a little 2% milk and some crumbled bacon to each bowl. It was still creamy enough (and healthier), and the bacon was still crispy. Awesome recipe!
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Reviewed: Feb. 26, 2008
awesome soup, I recommend using italian sausage instead :)
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed: Feb. 24, 2008
EXCELLENT!! Just tasted this soup a few weeks ago and had to see if it was on allrecipes--sure enough. I did some of the changes others did because they worked for me or I already had the product. Such as - chicken broth - 1/2&1/2 - Spicy Italian sausage. I shared with family that never had it before - and they also loved it!! Thanks!! UPDATE: I just made the zuppa with a twist and it turned out fab! I used ground turkey and added the seasonings for Italian Sausage into it while frying. Also I used turkey bacon - and finally skim milk with a couple tbs. of cornstarch instead of the cream. It tasted marvelous!! I suppose you could tell the difference if you put them side by side - but it is quite a bit less fattening. Also - I do the "Eat Right 4 Your Blood Type" so I was able to make this work for me and my husband and not give up my favorite soup. Oh ya - I double this soup and freeze it in cottage cheese or lg. yogurt containers - just enough for two people.
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Reviewed: Feb. 23, 2008
Very good! Next time I will cut back the meat to probably 10-12 oz instead of 16.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.71 star rating.
Reviewed: Feb. 17, 2008
This was a great soup! I only gave it 4 stars as I tweaked the recipe a bit. I used bulk Italian sausage and made everything on the stovetop. I omitted the bacon and used chicken stock instead of the soup base. I also used 1/2 and 1/2 instead of the heavy whipping cream. Husband loves the soup at OG and gave this one high marks for its similarity!
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Reviewed: Feb. 11, 2008
This could not have been better. Wow. I used 1 lb. of bulk spicy Italian sasuage. It was perfect.
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Reviewed: Feb. 2, 2008
Good and flavorful. I liked the flavor that the bacon added, but I don't the texture it becomes when it's in the soup.
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Reviewed: Feb. 1, 2008
I make this several times a month - especially during the cold months. I make mine with these small changes: I put bratwurst in mine; omit water - using only chicken broth, 1/2 & 1/2 instead of cream; and spinach instead of kale and use 5 -6 potatoes instead of 2 - makes it chunkier. I also throw mine over a bed of lettuce to boost up the veggies I consume in a day. I LOVE THIS RECIPE!! Can not wait till hubby comes home from war - he will love it but I will throw it in a bread bowl for him.
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Reviewed: Jan. 22, 2008
I love this recipe; simple and delicious. I like to use ground italian sausage and just brown it in the pot with the bacon and onions- fewer dishes to clean up. Leaving the sausage in for the entire cooking time seems to let the flavors blend a little better, too. Goes great with sourdough bread. Yum!
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Reviewed: Jan. 20, 2008
Perfect! Perfect recipe. I go out to eat on purpose for this soup. Now I don't have to. YUM!
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Reviewed: Jan. 15, 2008
didn't have any wine to use. Will definitely use wine next time. Family liked as is.
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Reviewed: Jan. 11, 2008
A wonderful soup!!! I always get recipe requests when I make it. I use 16 oz. of ground sausage (Hot Italian when I make it for my husband and Sweet Italian when I make it for others who can't stand the heat) and brown that first. I skim the fat, save for a tablspoon and I cook the onion in that. I omit the bacon because it gets way soggy sitting in the broth. I also add a few scant teaspoons of dried basil, parsley, and oregano. Maybe a shake or two of pepper. And I use chicken broth from a can instead of the "base." Enjoy the soup!!! Make sure to chop the kale into small bits.....no one likes to find large leaves in her soup!
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Reviewed: Jan. 10, 2008
This was great! My husband and I finished the pot! With some crusty bread you can't go wrong! Excellent!
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Reviewed: Jan. 7, 2008
This was excellent, just like the restaurant's. The only changes I made were to use pre-cooked microwave bacon (MUCH easier) and half-and-half instead of cream. Will make often!
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Reviewed: Dec. 28, 2007
now all i need is a good seafood alfredo recipe and i will never have to go to that italian restaurant again great recipe
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Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2007
Very good! I used ground spicy sausage. I would recommend putting the onions after removing the bacon instead of at the same time. I put them in the same time and my onions were done way before the bacon was. Otherwise, great soup!
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Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2007
Excellent recipe! I took the advice of using ground sausage half mild and half hot. And also used a little more cream than suggested. It turned out perfect! I made this for my work cook-off and I won with this soup! Everyone loved it! Thanks for the great recipe!
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Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2007
Excellent Recipe! I did use ground sausage, real bacon pieces and chicken broth -no water. I have used kale and spinach depending on what I can find anc both turn out excellent. My husband cannot get enough of this soup!
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Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2007
Good, but not great. I only made it one time and pureed the soup because I looking for a certain texture. Not sure I'll make it again, though.
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Reviewed: Dec. 20, 2007
We love this soup! It is very much like one at Olive Garden. I serve this for dinner with cinammon toast for a warm, comforting meal.
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