Very good recipe. The only thing I did differently was use Pepperidge Farm chess cookies. Everything else was exactly as written. I think next time, I would use half the condensed milk because the banana imparts a sweetness. Also, I think low-fat or fat free everything could be used here and no one would know the difference lol.
Sometimes I use fresh lemon juice in place of the vinegar and sift the dry ingredients. I love the lemony kick it gives. I find sifting the dry ingredients makes it fluffier. A+ recipe. Delicious every time. Perfect as written, too.
I followed the recipe exactly. It is very good. The only suggestions I have would be to be sure to stir the sauce pre and post meatballs. my sauce and some meatballs started to scorch ever so slightly. Caught it in time! lol Very good recipe. Thanks for sharing.
The recipe as written is 3/5 stars. It’s a great base recipe. I made it exactly as written first, found it to be kinda bland, so I tweaked from there. It definitely needs personal touches. Any type of canned tomatoes take a long time to cook down, so I mashed them too to help break up the fibers. Also, mashing the beans is part of the secret to getting that thick chili soup consistency. Like most soups and stews, the longer you simmer, the better the flavors develop. I’d be hard pressed to find a recipe that calls for 30 min or less simmer time that actually turns out really good lol. For me, the longer it simmers, the better it tastes. If you’re short on time, don’t expect miracles.
This is in the oven now. I know it will be good. However, some things to expect: There is a lot of grease involved. When I cooked the bacon/onions, I scooped it out with a slotted spoon to allow as much excess grease to drip off as possible. When I browned the sausage, I put it on a napkin and also pressed it with more napkins before transferring it to the sauerkraut mixture. I also went through 1-1.5 cups of apple juice while cooking the sauerkraut because it started to get dry. I also bought (unknowingly), Bavarian Caraway Seed sauerkraut, so I didn’t add the additional seeds called for in the recipe. Next time, I know to buy very specific and plain sauerkraut. I tried to cut out as much excess grease as possible but still stick to the recipe as closely as possible. I know it will be very good served over mashed potatoes with a side of lightly dressed baby spinach. Just be aware that this is very greasy, pops a lot, and is best made outside if possible lol. I live in a small apt and this cooking smell will stick around for a few days.
Man, I'm disappointed to say this was kinda bland. The only thing I did differently was use boneless skinless chicken thighs. I had high hopes since I like all of the ingredients in the recipe...but it was lacking depth of flavor. Honestly though, it's not surprising since cream of anything soup is just salt lol (I still like it though!). Thanks for sharing!
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