This was absolutely wonderful! I started this one like I do all my soups: saute onion, garlic, and celery in olive oil in the slow cooker. Then, I added the remaining ingredients (chicken broth, not beer). I also took the suggestion to use Bill Echols taco seasoning. I topped mine with sour cream and fresh homemade pico de gallo. I already want more of this soup. It tastes and smells heavenly! This is going to be a staple in my house, no question!

Reviewed On: Jul. 20, 2009

In all honesty, 5 stars is too low for this recipe! I was in the mood for a light dinner: filling, healthy, fresh, but still light. This hit the spot! Like others, I omitted the parsley and oregano and used only cilantro. I also used 3 avocados, but 4 would have been great, too. Also, I didn't have any plum tomatoes, so I just used half of a large hothouse tomato, seeded, and that was great. And I, too, threw in a seeded, minced jalapeno. Overall, this was absolutely wonderful. I actually ate it as a meal because it was just so delicious, but it would also work as an appetizer, served with corn tortilla chips. This was just over the top! TWO THINGS: 1. It doesn't keep well, so make only what you're sure to use. Once refrigerated for a period of time, the avocados start to brown, of course. 2. The first time I made it, I did so with red wine vinegar and I was sold. The second time I made it, I did it with white wine vinegar, and I was HOOKED! The white wine vinegar gives it a smoother, slightly sweeter taste, and it is absolutely wonderful! If you've got white wine vinegar on hand, use it!

Reviewed On: Mar. 20, 2009

PHENOMENAL! I cut the recipe to 1/3 (it was served as a late-night snack) and followed the measurements exactly. I put my chopped onion in the food processor and basically pulverized it. I then sauteed it in 1T of melted butter, and lightly salted the onion as it sauteed. Then, since this was a last-minute idea, I ADDED COLD CREAM CHEESE to the onions in the warm pan, and stirred in all the remaining ingredients (the parm was last) over medium low heat until it was smooth. I then baked it, and garnished it with chives. It was served with Sea Salt Bagel Chips from Trader Joe's, and was a hit! This recipe was so, so easy, and so, so delicious. Five stars, any day. This is being added to my personal recipes tonight! Thanks for sharing this one. :)

Reviewed On: Nov. 4, 2008