Reviewed: Jan. 6, 2013

I liked this recipe however in its written form is not spicy at all. I am a fan of really spicy foods so I added 1 tbsp of cayenne pepper, jalapeno powder, chili powder, and cumin.

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Bill L

Reviewed: Oct. 27, 2012

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JThurston

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Dekalb, Illinois, USA

Living In: Missoula, Montana, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 7, 2012

This was very good. I followed the advice of others and added 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp salt, few shakes of cyane pepper, 1 tsp cumin. It could have used more than 1 tsp of everything. Once you get the spices correct, this will be a great soup.

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shelbynme

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Patchogue, New York, USA

Living In: Florence, Kentucky, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 14, 2012

This soup was okay. The name implies that the soup is spicy. It is not spicy at all. In fact we thought it was a bit bland. We all ate it but I don't think anyone thoroughly enjoyed it. Don't think I will make it again.

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chicklet

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Taunton, Massachusetts, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 18, 2012

I added smoked sausage, red wine vinegar, basil, and oregano to make a very good chilly day meal. I like to make soup on weekends when we get company in and out during the day, this soup kept everybody happy...

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RCHerr

Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2012

I took other's advise and added cumin. garlic powder, chili powder. However it needs salt. Was a little surprised by the sweetness of the first bite but it soon grew on me. Nice soup.

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MaLissa and Phillip

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Oct. 30, 2011

OK, I saw this recipe and freaked out! I soaked 1 cup black beans and 1 cup of cranberry beans overnight. I rinsed and boiled them w/red pepper flakes, in chx broth; sauteed japs, 1/2 onion, & 4 big garlic cloves. I chopped 3 Romas and threw 'em in; had no carrots. Everybody now goes in the crock pot (high) 5 hrs-adding spices. After 5 hrs. I added Rotelle w/green peppers and 1 can of corn (drained) and 2 more cups of chx broth. Garnish w/chopped onion, sour cream, and shredded cheddar! Dip Italian bread in this and you'll freak out at the flavour/spices!!!

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wild bill

Home Town: Massapequa Park, New York, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 30, 2011

Very good, smelled really good cooking. I had to add some seasoning to the dish salt & cayenne pepper. I also added small jalepeno chopped pepper. I served over rice, my son ate it on a tortilla with hot sauce and sour cream

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Michelle

Reviewed: Jan. 14, 2011

Great starter soup. I added spices as recommended by others and smoked sausage. I ended up serving it over rice. My hubby loved it so I hope to make it again this winter.

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Malinda

Reviewed: Nov. 25, 2009

I made this recipe almost exactly as stated except that I don't know what shoepeg corn is, so I just added regular frozen corn. I also added about 1 tsp of cumin based on previous comments. Overall it wasn't very spicy, but my boyfriend and I enjoyed it very much. Very colourful, healthy and filling.

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