Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2007

This is great. I have made twice and everyone loves it. I substitute 1/2 the chicken broth with Clamato juice and it tastes wonderful. My only suggestion is that one loaf of bread is not enough. And the crustier bread is way better than soft bread.

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Karolinamom

Reviewed: Dec. 19, 2006

I was not at all impressed with this recipe. I think it would be o.k. as a starter course, in small bowls but I doubt I will even use it for that. In all fairness, my husband and my daughter did like it enough to get seconds. No rave reviews here.

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cheri

Reviewed: Dec. 10, 2006

I made this for my fathers birthday dinner ... it was a HUGE hit. Takes a while to make but SOOOO worth it. Thanks for the recipe!!

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CRUISEM

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Toms River, New Jersey, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2006

Very good! Very similar to a shrimp appetizer I love to make. Tastes great with fresh bread to "mop up" the broth. I did add extra garlic. Thanks for sharing!

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jojo13

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Deposit, New York, USA

Living In: Endicott, New York, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 29, 2006

This soup is crazy good!!!! I've had it saved in my recipe box forever, and have just now got around to making it. I just cannot stress enough how insanely delicious this is. I did add red pepper flakes per other reviews, but otherwise followed recipe. If you are worried about the simmering time, let me tell you it is soooo worth it! I am smiling right now just writing this. Please make it as soon as possible!!

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loves2cook

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Durant, Oklahoma, USA

Living In: Mesquite, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2006

This was easy to make!! I did add alittle more garlic and some red pepper flakes. We loved it and will make again.

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EXPLORER43

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Sep. 4, 2006

An important step that is not spelled out in the recipe is to put a COVER the simmering broth. This will ensure the same consistency as the restaurant. Crushed pepper flakes or Frank's Red Hot will add the heat. This recipe is a great find-- The only think missing is service by a tattooed waitress!

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SHEEEMO

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: University Place, Washington, USA

Living In: Dallas, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 19, 2006

This soup was really good, especially with french bread to dip in it. It has a "high sodium" taste but the bread balanced it wonderfully.

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Joanna

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

Living In: Lexington, Kentucky, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 16, 2006

Yum! Very easy and good. I didn't include the celery seed or fennel (didn't want to buy it just for this recipe) I reduced the butter to 5 TBSP and sauted the garlic and 2 stalks of celery (since I didn't use the seed.) Then cooked as directed. I also used tailless shrimp as I didn't want to serve soup you had to peel. I served in sourdough bowls and will make again.

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SHEWETT

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Susanville, California, USA

Living In: Wake Forest, North Carolina, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 1, 2006

Outstanding!!!!! Restaurant Quality!!!! I reduced the recipe in half, and this still made plenty. I followed others suggestions and reduced the amount of butter and added some red pepper flakes; otherwise I followed the recipe. I did pinch the tails off of the shrimp before adding into the broth. This really impressed hubby. Thanks for a keeper recipe!!! Highly recommend!! I just also wanted to add that this had a rather salty taste despite using low sodium chicken broth. I will use unsalted butter next time. I will search for the lowest sodium broth in the future. Still delicious - just don't add any salt! :)

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