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Way too much kale. 16 cups was too much. Next time I\u2019ll cut the kale in half or use 1\/3 of it and it should taste better. <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2018-04-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleCocktail"},"reviewBody":"I let mine simmer a bit longer to let the kale cook down. Once it was tender, it was a great addition to the soup. 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