Reviewed: Oct. 15, 2009

The soup is awesome!!! I love it!! It is the only soup i can get my husband to eat. We make it all the time. Soooo yummy!!

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rosemd16

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Reviewed: Jun. 16, 2009

I agree, there is a typo in the chicken broth ingredient.. it should be a 2-1 ratio with water..2 cups of water- 1 cup chicken broth.. i make a big batch so i use 8 cups water and 4 cups chicken broth after tweaking my toscana recipe out i cant enjoy olive gardens version.. too plain for me, one more note- if kale is not aval. use fresh spinach or greens..( collard, mustard etc ) ..

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CindyJo

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Reviewed: May 2, 2009

great recipe, have made this numerous times and everyone love it. So simple even a novice cook like me could make it.

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Reviewed: Apr. 13, 2009

OH. MY. GOD. i love this recipe! i added some extra kale and sausage and it was even better! thank you so much for this recipe! hahaha i will so pass this recipe on!

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sarah

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Home Town: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Rio Rancho, New Mexico, USA

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Reviewed: Feb. 22, 2009

I made this soup using italian chicken sausage removed from the casing and broth instead of water and broth cubes. It was so boring and bland. I added red pepper flakes as suggested as well as the salt and pepper. It was hearty, but so flavorless. I would never make this soup again or recommend it.

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serafina

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Reviewed: Feb. 20, 2009

This soup was so satisfying and delicious! I don't eat meat so I just added some fennel, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes to the onions for a 'sausage' flavor. Awesome!

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Allison

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Reviewed: Feb. 10, 2009

This is probably the most delicious soup I've ever made - and very simple to prepare. Can't wait to make it again.

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Reviewed: Feb. 5, 2009

yummy!!!! You've got to try this!

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LOTTAHESS

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Reviewed: Feb. 3, 2009

This is a very good base for the soup. However, I think you need to brown the sausage in the dutch oven, drain and then cook the sausage with the soup for the added flavor.

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LAGOLDEN

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Reviewed: Jan. 29, 2009

My Husband and I love this soup! During the summer months, I like to buy fresh turkey italian sausage at the grocery in the fresh meat case. I buy half spicy and half sweet. I also like to remove the casing and fry the sausage. It makes the soup have a little more flavor, but can turn a little greasy if not drained. Very Yummy!

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Becca Sweeney

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Living In: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 26, 2009

I thought this recipe was great and I'd give it 5 stars, but I modified the recipe some. I doubled the recipe (b/c serving for 5 just isn't enough). I used chicken stock instead of water, added extra kale (nearly doubled), and thickened the soup with cornstarch. It was great and even my kids loved it!

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Reviewed: Jan. 25, 2009

This was just ok! It lacked flavor. I had to add a lot of seasoning and it was still just ok. I would not recommend this to anyone. Sorry but I won't be making this again!

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Neeley

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Reviewed: Jan. 25, 2009

Very good! I also did the bulk sausage, as that is what I remembered from O.G. I got the spicy italian sausauge and hubby and daughter thought it was too spicy. I think next time I'll get the sweet italian sausase FROM MY FAVORITE ITALIAN deli next time (not just the grocery store brand) and add just a bit of red pepper flakes. I read several reviews of this and used 4 small(ish) potatoes, and thickened it a bit with cornstach w/ water. I realized that (maybe I'm wrong??) that when this said 2 TBL chicken stock that it should have been two cubes or 2 Tbl granulated chicken bullion - when I made again, it was EXCELLENT!!!! Because of this addition! I changed from a 4 star to a FIVER!!

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Jeannine

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Reviewed: Jan. 24, 2009

This is a wonderful soup. I usually substitute two cans of chicken broth for the water and buillion. Also, I add a little bit of red pepper flakes. I took this into work one day and one person declared it the best soup he had ever eaten.

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LEENEMS

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Reviewed: Jan. 17, 2009

Our whole family loved this, but I substituted chicken broth for 3/4 of the water, and low-fat turkey sausage cut into 1/2" lengths. Delicous!

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Reviewed: Jan. 14, 2009

This is very good soup!

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Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2009

The whole family loved!

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Reviewed: Dec. 19, 2008

Fabulous. I have done chunks and slices both good (I like sliced potatoes best). Once I did not have italian sausage so I used some of the ham ends and pieces that I buy for beans and it was just as good. I have used turkey italian sausage and it also is just as good. I use milk when I don't have cream. I sometimes throw on some parmesan cheese. It is hard to mess up this soup and it is very satisfing and comforting. Thanks for the recipe.

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Foodie63

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Home Town: Houston, Texas, USA

Living In: Friendswood, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 10, 2008

We always order this at the OG. Now I can make it at home. Used Jimmy Dean roll sausage and next time I'll use the spicy variety. Thanks for an excellent recipe. Now we just need a recipe for the OG breadsticks!

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Heidi

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Reviewed: Dec. 8, 2008

I had leftover kale and found this recipe as an amazing way to use it! Being veggie, I used veggie italian sausage sliced. I made the first batch with potatoes and cannelli beans, and the second with just the beans. You do need the potatoes in there - that starch is vital.

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