I first made Patty's BB soup about a year ago, but didn't think to post a review. However, I was preparing to e-mail this recipe to my daughter and was shocked to see it only had 2 reviews! This soup was so much yummier than other Black Bean soups I tried out. First of all, to those that feel it takes to long for the bean prepartion.....really, one can skip the overnight soak. That mostly helps as far as keeping you quite so "windy" after eating. The sherry is a most! Do not skip it or any other sherry you may have on hand. I slow cook mine for the better part of a day because we like our soup rather thick. Oh, and one more thing! I once tried dipping this soup over rice, ala`Red Beans & Rice. Yeah! Majorially yummy! A side of corn bread muffins and it's all about heaven. Thanks Patty's Mom!

Reviewed On: Apr. 4, 2008

My hubby wiggled his brows with the first spoonful.....a surefire sign of a winner! I took a few liberties with this recipe, just because that's what I do. I doubled the recipe so I'd have plenty to freeze, added some chicken bouillion, garlic, thyme, a splash (or two) of cooking wine, served with corn bread and voil`a....a wonderful, filling soup. Can't wait to have it tomorrow when I know it's going to be even better! Thanks for the recipe, Sandra!

Reviewed On: Feb. 5, 2008

Oh, big yum on this one! Would I change a thing........nope. I did something unusual (for me) and followed this receipe to the letter. Both my hubby and I loved this and dubbed it a favorite. Thanks much!

Reviewed On: Jul. 9, 2007