I would recommend to give this recipe a new title like: Hungarian Bean Goulash Soup, but this does not cover the truth either reading the ingredients. I never put tomato juice in the Bean Goulash soup, but I don't argue on the recipe. Somebody might cook this way..you know, so much houses so much customs. Being a Hungarian myself, I give it a 3 stars only for the canned ingredients. Hungarians NEVER cook from canned vegetables. At least it is very rare. Who I know they don't. The only not fresh veggie I used is pea, but the kind of in the glass jar. Believe me, there is a difference. The recipe sounds good otherwise, but please, use fresh ingredients!! You will feel the difference!!!

If you are a beginner in baking...start with something else. Not easy to prepare but worth the money and time to invest if you know the technique how to prepare this one. Best if you have someone to teach you, because it is tricky. Flour quality, oven, how much filling you use on one layer, how thin is one layer.. you need to figure it out.. be patient and don't panic if you need to throw it out at the first one-two-three time.. You will know how to do it at the fourth.. I know it is wasting time and money but believe me..It worth it!

The recipe is perfect. Personally I put only 1/4 cup white and 3/4 cup brown sugar in the dough as I don't like the way too much sugary, sweet cookies/cakes etc.. and I found the 2 cups choc. chips too much, but it is me again. Less is more, but you know, everyone has different taste. I have tried it with three kind of chips (white, choc., peanut). It was also delicious! Last time I made a mistake though.. I was deconcentrated due to family tragedy and I forgot to put the cream cheese in the dough. You won't believe it!! I did not have to throw it away. It was not the same without cream cheese, but still perfect with a cup of milk or coffee or without..