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Rating: 3 stars
01/20/2016
Other than the sausage, there's not much adding flavor to the soup, so I modified it quite a bit, hence my rating and title that this is a good starting point for soup, which you can modify as you like. It is very quick to prepare once your ingredients are prepped. I used Spanish chorizo (as that's what I had on hand) and while sauteing the sausage I added chopped onion, garlic and red bell pepper to add some additional flavor. I also added some prepared Israeli couscous and a splash of balsamic vinegar to the individual servings.
Rating: 4 stars
01/07/2015
The best thing about this recipe is it's amazingly FAST--about 15 minutes or so. I expect I'll make this again and again when I need a healthy dinner quickly. It's also really good. I think a couple of things are key: 1) whatever kind of sausage you use, make it spicy. Because this recipe doesn't cook long enough for the flavors to blend, you want something strong to stand out. I used spicy Italian, and it was great. 2) Add a little extra something. I started out with a little chopped onion, and some of my chicken broth was garlic-infused. I served with a hearty loaf of bread and dinner was a hit.
Rating: 5 stars
01/05/2015
I used andouille sausage and that gave the soup tons of flavor. I love that it was so quick to make and with so few ingredients.
Rating: 4 stars
01/22/2014
I get a lot of kale in my garden and this is one of my go-to ways to use it. My teenagers love it and it's super easy to make.
Rating: 5 stars
01/18/2014
This soup was a hit with my family! Even my picky children (ages 6,4,1) ate it. I added 3 cloves of garlic and some salt. I also sprinkled shaved parmesan on top. We will make it again soon.
Rating: 5 stars
11/26/2013
This soup was very comforting and nourishing. Perfect for the cold evening. I added chopped red onion and garlic, followed the recipe and the recommendation to add cajun seasoning (1/4 tsp) and pepper. Very yummy. I love that is so simple and quick to prepare.
Rating: 4 stars
11/09/2013
I started with olive oil and minced garlic, then followed the recipe and then added cajun spice, pepper, and a little salt. It was really yummy!
Rating: 2 stars
09/12/2013
Needs spices. I used andouille sausage as I couldn't find a Cajun spice one. I then added Cajun spice. Outcome was okay but I don't think I will make again.
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Rating: 4 stars
07/15/2013
This was good, I'm only giving it 4 stars because there's nothing exceptionally spectacular about it. I used low fat chicken sausage, and added some onion and garlic, because onion and garlic.
Rating: 4 stars
03/25/2013
Simple, quick meal with lots of flavor. I used chicken chorizo sausage and garbanzo beans. I started with 1 chopped onion and a couple cloves of garlic, added stem part of the chopped kale and sautéed fro a couple minutes before adding the sausage, etc..
Rating: 5 stars
01/29/2013
Yummy! I made only 3 changes: Used spicy Italian sausage and doubled it. I used Italian seasoned diced tomatoes (it was all I had in the pantry). I added a bit of garlic (I LOVE garlic). Came out great - A definite keeper!
Rating: 5 stars
03/18/2012
Always delicious! Made with Cajun sausage and added some black pepper. Most recently I used frozen collards instead of kale. Yummy.
Rating: 5 stars
01/24/2012
This soup was so hearty and delicious! I used chorizo sausage and added some garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper. Don't let the kale scare you! It's really mild in this soup.
Rating: 5 stars
12/10/2011
This soup was surprisingly yummy and only took about 10 mins, including cutting and washing the kale. I made a few minor changes: I used an entire box of chicken stock (which is 1 only extra cup), I used hot Italian Johnsonville sausage and I doubled the amount of sausage the recipe called for (personal preference). In my opinion, the soup came out perfectly. Just a normal amount of salt and pepper and it was perfectly seasoned. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Rating: 5 stars
11/15/2011
I loved it, but I added onions, more sausage, can of chick peas and a dash of garlic salt I use regular chicken broth
Rating: 5 stars
11/16/2009
Very good. I used regular Italian sausage and turnip greens (or was it collards? I had both) and it's delicious. I suggest that you cut the sweet potatoes up smaller - they seem to plump up when they cook. Also, the potatoes turn a wierd brown/gray when the soup is stored in the fridge, but they brighten back up when the soup is reheated.
Rating: 3 stars
01/25/2009
As is, I'd wager that this was a fairly bland but easy soup. I used italian sausage and added a little bit of dried oregano, basil, and rosemary to the mix. Just those few changes made it a very tasty dinner and lunch.
Rating: 5 stars
12/07/2008
This soup is so easy! I actually subsitute the Mild Turkey Sausage and use the bagged spinach. All it needs is a little extra pepper. Easy and Delicious quick night dinner!