I made this recipe without making any changes to it. It was so quick and easy to throw together, that I had it in my slow cooker in no time at all. After simmering for 8 hours, the end result was a thick and hearty chili that completely satisfied my appetite. The only flaw I found was that the chili turned out to be a bit on the bland side. The generous amount of chili powder certainly puts some zing into this dish, but, that alone, isn't enough to label this chili as "flavorful". All in all, this recipe is worth making again. Next time, however, I'll cut back a bit on the chili powder and just add some sweet peppers to flavor things up a tad.

Reviewed On: Nov. 8, 2008

I made this recipe as written, with no changes at all. It was quick and easy to make, smelled wonderful as it cooked, and ended up as a satisfyingly delicious soup! With its reds, greens, oranges, and browns, the colors of this soup seem so fitting for a chilly, autumn day. I will most certainly make this recipe again and again!

Reviewed On: Nov. 5, 2008