Having lived all my life in Chicago until just a few years ago, I can tell you this is pretty darn close to the Italian Beef I grew up eating. I made it exactly as written except I left out the pickled vegetables in oil (I like to serve those on top of my sandwich). If you like your beef sandwiches 'wet' or 'dipped' as we say in Chi-Town, add more beef broth. I also like to use the sliced pepperonici (half a jar) rather than the whole peppers. I serve these on hard rolls and they are always a hit. This recipe is a life saver over the holidays when company drops in or the kids come home from school with their college friends.

Reviewed On: Dec. 20, 2010

This soup is as delicious as it is simple to make. I added 1 additional can of brown lentils to make it a bit heartier but otherwise stayed true to the original recipe. Wonderful, Gabriella!

Reviewed On: Oct. 28, 2010

I am a clean eating foodie but this recipe rescued me in a pinch and no one would ever know it wasn't made from scratch. This dish came out creamy and delicious. I also followed the advice of using 2 cans of soup and some sour cream and it was a big hit. I used a deep casserole that I lightly greased beforehand and finished it under the broiler to lightly brown the top. This is a great recipe when you don't have a lot of time and want to feed a lot of hungry people. Thanks, Courtnay and mom!

Reviewed On: Oct. 20, 2010