Reviewed: Aug. 22, 2009

Just okay.

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readernut

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Home Town: Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

Living In: Hermann, Missouri, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 11, 2009

Added a bit of liquid smoke and a bit more cayenne. Blended to smooth a bit and served with rice in a bowl. Black beans and rice. Delish!

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FOXHUNTER

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

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Reviewed: Mar. 8, 2009

EXCELLENT! I made the recipe as written with 2 exceptions: I thoroughly rinsed the beans in a collander or sieve prior to cooking so as to eliminate the gassy after effects that beans have on some people. Also, I find that adding a little wine or cooking sherry gives the beans a great flavor. Just before serving, I added a small dollop of sour cream with a few leaves of fresh cilantro and a tortilla chip sticking out of the sour cream. I received rave reviews and requests for 2nd and 3rd helpings.

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KitchenDiva

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Living In: Memphis, Tennessee, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 11, 2008

Only wanted to make half the recipe so used a 10 oz can of Rotel tomatoes and just 1 can of black beans - 2 grated carrots and 2 cups of beef broth. Didn't have fresh cilantro so used some oregano in the soup instead. And what's salsa without a splash of lime juice? My potato masher did the trick of making the soup slightly smooth, but still chunky.

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Reviewed: Aug. 7, 2008

This soup was very good. I left out the butter, and added the vegetables to the soup only after I had the beans (I used dried black beans) were soft and ready. I pureed the black beans lightly in the stock, and then added the remaining ingredients. I left out the celery and cayenne pepper, because I didn't have any and used paprika instead. I might have used beef bullion instead. Overall, tasty and healthy.

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mcmeg12

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Annapolis, Maryland, USA

Living In: Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

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Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2007

Easy and fantastic! I left out the carrot and celery due to personal preference and it was still great. I put a spoonfull of sour cream in the bowl before adding soup and topped with Mexican cheese blend. The cool and cheesy addition was a nice touch. I'll definitely make again.

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CMARTIN650

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Portage, Michigan, USA

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Reviewed: Oct. 24, 2007

This is an excellent soup and easy to make. We serve it with cheese and sour cream on the side and a bit a guac. Thanks!

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Emma

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Home Town: Strawberry Point, Iowa, USA

Living In: Houston, Texas, USA

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Reviewed: Jan. 22, 2007

Excellent soup, lots of flavor, even without the cilantro and chili powder!!! Also easy and quick. I used 1 can of the beans and tomatoes with my chopper to make a chunky mix, and the other 2 cans of beans I pureed, to get a nice, thicker consistency. Served with Tortilla chips and shredded cheddar, will definitely make again!

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LISALUVZ2COOK

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Youngstown, Ohio, USA

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Reviewed: Nov. 13, 2006

Excellent soup!! Easy, quick and everyone loved it! Now that's my idea of success. I didn't use the cooking sherry in the soup. I couldn't see the reason for it. I'd rather drink a small glass of wine while preparing the soup. This is a definite keeper for our family.

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Debby S.

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Living In: Columbus, Ohio, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 14, 2006

This was EXCELLENT! I didn't have any cilantro, but it was still good without. One note - I added sour cream on top, but I wouldn't again because it started to cook by the time we were getting to the bottom of our bowls...however, since the recipe does not call for sour cream, I still must give it 5 stars. Served with mini quesadillas for dipping.

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Reviewed: Aug. 29, 2006

We loved this recipe and were really surprised how good it was. I added extra black beans and took about a cup and a half of them and blended them in the mini chopper to help make the soup thicker. I also used the mini chopper on the diced tomatoes (I don't like tomato chunks) and added half a jalepeno to make it spicy. I didn't use the carrots. We would definitely make this again!

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