Reviewed: Feb. 16, 2012

It has a slow kick, but still seems bland. Perhaps more cumin, oregano, garlic, & surely salt would help. There aren't very many beans for a chili recipe. I'll probably make it again with double the beans & vamped-up spices.

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Jennifer

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Madison, Wisconsin, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 15, 2010

I love it and so does everyone I share it with! I've made it with and without beans and its a hit. I've also substituted oatmeal for the barley one time when I was out of barley. The oatmeal absorbed a lot of the moisture but was otherwise ok.

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sckile

Reviewed: Nov. 5, 2006

I followed ANGELAKOMLJENOVIC advice and doubled the spices and used 2 cups vegetable juice, 2 cups chicken stock, and 2 cans diced tomatoes. It was excellent this way and even better the next day. Great autumn recipe.

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CATHYSTYLEE

Reviewed: Sep. 11, 2006

Great, low-fat and healthy soup. Perfect when the weather gets cooler.

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BES166

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Tallahassee, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 12, 2006

We LOVED this. We eat chili fairly regularly, and usually eat it with rice. But the barley is a great alternative, and the flavor is fantastic. Two thumbs up from us!

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SHANNAO

Reviewed: Apr. 8, 2006

This is pretty much my favorite... It's easy, healthy, comfort food. I've had so many people ask me for the recipe. I add less meat and more barley adn serve with Buttermilk cornbread. It's really the perfect meal.

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CURBKICKER

Cooking Level: Professional

Reviewed: Feb. 16, 2006

This is a really easy recipe that makes great leftovers. This recipe has made it into my regular rotation. The only thing that I've changed is that I add about 1/2 cup of frozen mixed vegetables.

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DOKKIA

Reviewed: Feb. 6, 2006

This was a hit at my Super Bowl party yesterday. The only bad thing about this chili was there were very little leftovers. If I had to change anything, I'd cut the amount of broth added in half, and I'd add a little more spice--A couple drops of Insanity Sauce would do the trick ;-) Overall this was excellent.

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