Reviewed: Feb. 18, 2006

I really enjoyed this recipe and have gotten many compliments on it. It is also very adaptable and forgiving :) I also like that it makes a huge amount of food, for less $ than some of the other chili recipes on here. I've added some zucchinni that was about to turn, played w/the beans and added only red pepper, or only green pepper. The only thing I like to keep constant is the spices (well actually, I estimate according to the recipe), and play w/the vegetables. Another thing I've changed is to rinse the beans and add a little more water. Otherwise, you get caught up with ridiculous gas pains. Great great recipe, thanks so much!!

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KIWICALEB

Reviewed: Mar. 4, 2007

Great recipe, except we deleted the carrots, added 3 TBL chili powder, 1/2 tsp oregano, added jalepenos--1/4 c jar, and then added 1 large can of tomato juice, we thought it might be too dry for our tastes. Also just used one can of diced tomotoes and added juice with all the veggies. We loved how spicy it was so we will keep it. We served it with corn bread muffins and added cheese and sour cream, and chips to each inidividual bowl.

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michelle

Reviewed: Nov. 21, 2005

Great! Super easy and super tasty (I added chick peas because we love them, nixed the carrots)

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RIKI76

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Pickering, Ontario, Canada

Living In: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Reviewed: Jan. 16, 2006

This is a delicious and very easy to make recipe. I love it and I will make it often.

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vi1

Reviewed: Apr. 19, 2006

This soup was great! I made it for my fiance and I and we loved it!! He was so upset when it was gone. He wants me to make it everyweek! It does make a lot!! I added more chili powder since we love our food spicy!

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LZWEEN

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Hastings, Nebraska, USA

Living In: Washougal, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 11, 2006

My husband like this a lot. The only complaint was that it wasn't really spicy at all...Next time I'll add some fresh jalepenos to kick up the heat. Otherwise a great healthy recipe! Thanks!!

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veggiemom

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Bensalem, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: Yardley, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 27, 2006

I've made this several times, and it always turns out really well. It's a very forgiving recipe. I omit the celery and green pepper, but I add some extra corn, and it tastes great.

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ggooding05

Reviewed: Mar. 5, 2007

The only changes I made to this recipe were the addition of another can of corn and a tablespoon of tomato paste. it was absolutely fantastic, and my omnivore boyfriend didn't miss the beef at all. serve with corn bread and you're good to go

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Aly

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Brenham, Texas, USA

Living In: Gainesville, Florida, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 11, 2007

I added season salt, tabasco, and two jalapeno's (one seeded). My hubby is a real meat lover, but we needed something lower calorie and decided to try this one. We BOTH loved it!!!!

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Karen R.

Reviewed: Mar. 12, 2007

This is an excellent recipe. As with all recipes, they can be doctored. I have made this recipe 6 times this(low fat lose weight diet)year, and you cannot go wrong what you put it to it. I put in a tad more chili powder, and and about 2 tbps of Heredez Chilpotles with sauce. This does increase the heat big time, but adjust for your preference. Thanks for such a good recipe

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