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Black Bean Soup
Recipe courtesy Dave Lieberman Show: Good Deal with Dave Lieberman Episode: First Night In New Apartment Overall User Rating: 
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Very good!
07/15/2008 at 05:33pm
User: Ruth from Prarieville, LA User Rating:
I made this once a few years ago after watching Dave make this on the show. I really like this recipe - it's easy and tastes so good. I like to let mine simmer a little longer than the recipe suggests. But, either way, it tastes great. I suggest adding green onions and sour cream and cheese - just makes the whole thing better!
Rockin' Black Bean Soup
05/26/2008 at 11:26pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This soup was OUTSTANDING...it was a hit at our campsite potluck! I will definately make it again! Very easy to prep for! Lovin' the soup in Okinawa! Yeehaw!
Absolutely Incredible...the best...
04/17/2008 at 07:52pm
User: PAIGE from Frisco, TX User Rating:
My husband and I just finished eating this dish and we have to say it was the best soup we have ever had. We let it simmer for about 3 hours before adding the cilantro. We had green onions, sour cream and a little of our favorite hot sauce as garnish. The flavor is amazing and it will definitely be a soup I make again and again.
Yum Yum
03/30/2008 at 03:44pm
User: C from San Antonio, TX User Rating:
just make sure you know the difference between a clove and a bud...this soup is the absolute best! I was searching for something to do with a back of dried black beans, and this worked just fine instead of the four cans..
Awesome!
03/29/2008 at 01:01am
User: Rita from caldwell, ID User Rating:
This soup is awesome, and so easy to prepare, it is a staple in our house!
Outstanding
03/10/2008 at 11:24pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It is the perfect combination of ingredients. I just sliced the bacon for time's sake, but I'd chop it small next time, and trim the fat. Just personal preference. I used smoked bacon like he recommended, and it did add the perfect flavor to the beans. I forgot to get the lime, and it still was great!
Best Black Bean in town
03/05/2008 at 08:27am
User: Margaret from Louisville, KY User Rating:
I made this for my daughter's book club dinner yesterday. It was a huge hit and she said they were scraping the bottom of the bowl to get the last bit. I will make more of Dave's recipe's in the future!!
Excellent
03/04/2008 at 11:55pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Couldn't have done anything to make this better. It's exactly what I think of when I think of black bean soup.
This stuff is awesome!
02/25/2008 at 05:49pm
User: Shane from Mogadore, OH User Rating:
I've made this recipe a few times now, and it's been a hit with many who have tried it. I add rice on top, which makes it even better. I highly recommend it.
Very good
02/21/2008 at 03:25pm
User: Kristi from claremore, OK User Rating:
I used a can of RoTel tomatoes instead of the tomatoes and halved the recipe because I am the only one eating it, so only used 3 slices of bacon. It was so good, I wish I would have made the full batch and had some left to freeze for later.
simple
02/18/2008 at 10:11pm
User: ethan from las vegas, NV User Rating:
i found this soup to be excellent. i added a few diced peppers for heat and some smoked porter for depth. my friends were amazed!
What a meal!
02/12/2008 at 02:41pm
User: Lisa from Damascus, MD User Rating:
Left overs are awesome-this is so easy and yummy! I only used a few slices of bacon and that's the only change needed. Dave-my husband thanked me for such a hardy soup. This one is a winner. Topped with some cheese and a bit of sour cream-this is the only soup I will make, freezes great too.
Best soup ever
02/11/2008 at 02:53pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This soup was so easy to make andso tasty! I will definately be making this again!
SOOOO GOOD!
02/03/2008 at 03:01pm
User: Rebecca from Eau Claire, WI User Rating:
This is one of my fave soups- it turns into a dip after a few re-warmings. I always double or triple the bacon and garlic. A good one to play around with- you can't really go wrong!
Outstanding
01/31/2008 at 12:33pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this soup for dinner last night and both my husband and myself think it is outstanding; the best Black Bean Soup we've had so far. I added a little more tomatoes and stock. I also added half a teaspoon of Chipolte powder. We like soup extra spicy. This was a cinch to make and so worth it. Try it!
excellent soup for cold weather
01/23/2008 at 03:30pm
User: Debra from San Antonio, TX User Rating:
I made this soup with half the slices of bacon in the recipe, but I used thick-cut bacon. My husband actually told me this soup was the best thing I'd ever made. He doesn't much care for soup or black beans, but he does love bacon. So there you go.
Great!
01/13/2008 at 08:33pm
User: Marge from Pearl River, NY User Rating:
I cut the recipe in half because it was just for my husband and myself. I used pancetta instead of smoky bacon, which turned out perfect. Also, I served it with instant brown rice, which made it even more heartier! It was ready in 20 minutes and my husband said that it was a "keeper".
Simple and Great
01/03/2008 at 10:36am
User: Joel from W. Lafayette, IN User Rating:
This soup was amazing. Very simple to make and very tasty. The longer you let it simmer the better it becomes. This soup seems to work even if you would like to puree it for more of a thicker blend of everything.
Delicious (but next time, less bacon)
12/19/2007 at 11:38am
User: Caldwell from Clayton, MO User Rating:
This recipe was simple to make and delicious. However, while I love bacon more than your average person, the flavor overwhelmed the flavor of the beans. Don't get me wrong - I'm of the mind that bacon makes anything better, but in this case I would cut it down by a few strips in order to let the beans shine. That being said, this is a fabulous recipe.
Best black bean soup I've ever tasted!
12/17/2007 at 07:14pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I don't even especially like black bean soup - any bean soup, for that matter, but this stuff is superb. I made it with dried beans, my husband, who is a chef, has a habit of prepping foods that need some time, and then doing nothing with them. He'd soaked some beans overnight, and I've been married to him long enough to know that they'd still be sitting in the refrigerator in a week if I didn't use them, so I gave this recipe a try, modifying the cooking times appropriately. I can't beleive how good it is - and I can't wait to make it again!
HEAVENLY SOUP
12/09/2007 at 11:29am
User: carmen from lindenhurst , NY User Rating:
OHHH MYYY GOD THIS SOUPIS HEVENLY DELISIOUS I ALMOST CRY WHEN MY COMPUTER CRASH FEW DAYS A GO I JUST DIE IF THIS RECIPE NO LONGER AVAILABLE. THANK YOU FOODNETWORT FOR KEEPING GREAT RECIPES ALWAYS AVAILABLE...PEOPLE THIS SOUP IS WINTER HEAVEN....
Bill
12/02/2007 at 11:54am
User: Bill from South Elgin, IL User Rating:
Fantastic flavor!! I used a little Heinz 57 in addition to the ketchup, and it added a nice zing. Thick sliced bacon is excellent in this one. Definitely worth trying.
awesome bean soup
11/28/2007 at 04:13pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a great soup for my firehouse semi healthy dish is a favorite every time i make it> A+++
Fantastic!!!!!
11/26/2007 at 07:47pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I do not like beans or any soup that is not cream based. I do not know what got into me when I decided to make this recipe. In the end, I LOVED IT!!!! It was very easy and took very little time. I can't wait to eat my left overs!
great black bean soup
11/21/2007 at 03:31pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This one is definitely a keeper. I found it very simple to make it was a hit w/husband and guests.
The best I've ever made!
10/23/2007 at 03:16pm
User: Erika from Cherry Hill, NJ User Rating:
This soup was delicious and fast! The best I've ever made. I added a bit more stock because it got a little too thick for my liking, but other than that I didn't change a thing!
Lots of flavor
10/14/2007 at 09:26pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have been looking for black bean soup recipe since trying some at a local chain store. This had more flavor and my whole family enjoyed it. Wonderful!
Big Flavor
10/13/2007 at 09:29pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It's more of a stew-like consistency. A little too much bacon for me. I suggest chopping it finely. I used low sodium ingredients and it was still too salty. Might want to add some water.
Good soup
08/27/2007 at 11:14am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great soup. The bacon gave it a mild aftertaste that I didn't care for, but perhaps I chose the wrong bacon.
fast and easy
08/22/2007 at 09:13pm
User: LISA from Kent, WA User Rating:
recipe was easy to follow, and fast. I did not add nearly as much of the chili powder as the recipe called for, but I still thought it turned out delicious. will make again lisa from Kent Wa
yummy!!!
08/13/2007 at 04:02am
User: madeleine from oklahoma city, OK User Rating:
really liked this recipe. i didnt have uncooked bacon in the house so i just used the precooked and just crumbled it in. next time i will take the time and use fresh. i also liked the addition of Worcestershire in it. it gave it a nice kick. i would have liked if there was more broth/sauce to it! but i will make this again but i wont drain the beans and add a little more stock
Fantastic
08/01/2007 at 03:16pm
User: Gina from Medford, OR User Rating:
This is a very easy and wonderful soup. My family loved it and it only takes about 30 min to make. The soup is hearty and full of flavor. Also full of fiber which everyone needs more of in their diet. Serve with some bread and a salad and you have a healthy and fantastic meal.
Flavorful
07/17/2007 at 05:30pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
A delicious full flavored black bean soup. Comes out great every time. So good! You have to try it!
Can you say YUMM?
07/16/2007 at 03:33pm
User: Heather from Austin, TX User Rating:
We throughly enjoyed this soup!!!A+
Excellent!
07/05/2007 at 08:56pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
YUM, this is a great soup for anytime!
best black bean soup ever
06/05/2007 at 07:21am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I actually used dried black beans (soaked overnight) and simmered the soup for 1 1/2-2 hours. It was delicious and even better the next day. Don't forget the beer!
One of the best black bean soup recipes
05/13/2007 at 07:54pm
User: Erin from Maineville, OH User Rating:
This is seriously one of THE BEST black bean soups I've ever tasted. I loved the cilantro and bacon flavors in it. I've since passed this recipe on to friends who also love it!
The best soup ever
05/02/2007 at 08:43pm
User: amy from longwood, FL User Rating:
This is the easiest soup I have ever made and it turned out great! I used turkey bacon and added some smoked tabasco for some heat. I can't wait to make it again. Next time I will cut the recipe in half because this makes a lot for two people.
4/18/2007
04/18/2007 at 11:39am
User: Gail from Metuchen, NJ User Rating:
This was very good. I usually puree my black bean soup. This was a nice change. I did cut down on the cilantro.
yum
04/05/2007 at 04:00pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
a
Excellent black bean soup
03/30/2007 at 04:49pm
User: Gwyneta from Euclid, OH User Rating:
Easy to make and great taste.
This is the best!
03/16/2007 at 01:11am
User: MICHELLE from portland, OR User Rating:
This is so yummy, easy and inexpensive to make. By far the best black bean soup I've ever made.
Easy with yummy results
03/12/2007 at 04:02pm
User: Christine from Pacifica, CA User Rating:
great hearty soup. we've substituted kielbasa for the bacon at times.
Hearty and Yummy
02/24/2007 at 04:25pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My Wife Loved it!
Mmmmm...
02/21/2007 at 11:40am
User: Kristin from columbus, MS User Rating:
I love this recipe. It is so easy and aboslutely delicious. As Rachel Ray would say Yummo!
Easy and Awesome!
02/06/2007 at 04:03pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was my first time making ANY kind of soup and I was surprised at how good this tasted. The bacon gives it great body and flavor. The lime and cilantro are PERFECT in this dish. I will definitely make again.
LOVE IT!!!
02/03/2007 at 05:11pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I have made this soup several times and it is always a huge hit. It does take a little while to make, so I made it a few weeks before I was having company over and put it in the freezer. I pulled it out and put it in the fridge the day before I needed it and then warmed it up on the stove. It tasted like I made it that day. I love it just the way it is and wouldn't change a thing!
Ultimate favorite recipe
01/31/2007 at 04:33pm
User: Casandra from Eugene, OR User Rating:
I absolutely love this recipe! I do not recommend changing any of the ingredients, but do suggest cooking the bacon more than the recipe states. I tasted the soup prior to adding cilantro and lime and it was good, but the cilantro and lime made this the best dang recipe I have ever made.
Amazing!
01/23/2007 at 08:41pm
User: Susan from Gig Harbor, WA User Rating:
Everyone loved the soup! Very delicious, filling and cheap to make! I served the cilantro on the side for people to add if they want, instead of putting right in the soup. The cornbread muffins were great as well.
mmm good
01/23/2007 at 08:02pm
User: scott from San Jose, CA User Rating:
mmmmmmmmm good
super good
01/22/2007 at 09:21am
User: kathryn from hicksville, NY User Rating:
I left out the bacon completely to reduce the fat content. To get the smokey flavor (and heat), I added some chipotle in adobo sauce to taste. Sooooo good and great for dinner on a cold night.
black bean soup
01/21/2007 at 09:07am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Quick and easy. Tastes great and is perfect for cold weather.
The best
01/20/2007 at 11:20am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is the best black bean soup I have ever had. Better than any restaurant. Thank you, I share it with everyone!
So Tasty, So Easy.
01/19/2007 at 11:51am
User: Lisa from Royal Oak, MI User Rating:
This is the best black bean soup I've ever had. It takes 15 minutes to make but tastes like it simmered all day. I have made it twice and both times everyone loved it. The recipe is perfect the way it is. I would not change a thing.
Very Easy
01/17/2007 at 11:30am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Easy to make, very tasty, and freezes well!
Good soup
01/16/2007 at 01:29pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The soup was good. I added more chili powder that it called for to give it some more kick. I found if I am going to let it simmer before I eat than I need to add some more broth. Overall- simple to make and hearty.
Excellent Recipe
01/12/2007 at 08:40am
User: BILL from Franklin, TN User Rating:
Try it you'll love it! I did make one change and used parsley rather than cilantro. Otherwise I made it exactly as written. Will be making it often! Everyone loved it!
Dave Does it again!
01/10/2007 at 08:43am
User: Dorene from North Bellmore, NY User Rating:
I have made many of Dave's recipes and have not been disappointed yet. This soup is easy, healthy, inexpensive and most of all delicious! What more could you ask for? Thanks Dave.
Fantastic
12/14/2006 at 01:34pm
User: Marti from Lakeland, FL User Rating:
Served this at a family gathering (which includes two chefs). Everyone said it was the best bean soup we had ever had. Well worth the effort.
Dave Lieberman Rocks!!!!
12/01/2006 at 08:59pm
User: tony from puyallup, WA User Rating:
I have watched the food-network for many years, and have only commented on a few recipes. If a food-network award could be given, and should be given, I (being the humble food lover that I am )... would award it to Dave Lieberman, not only for this superior black bean soup recipe, but for his many other recipes, that have prompted me to push the edge on cooking goodness. As far as I am concerned, "iron-chefs" are a dime a dozen... but Dave Lieberman has that extra spice, sauce, and personality, that rank him as a "titantium-chef"... (with cheese!!!). As an avid viewer of food-network.... please keep Mr. Lieberman messing with our food-imaginations. And as Forrest Gump would say.... "that's all im gonna say 'bout that!"
Terrrific
11/27/2006 at 07:01pm
User: Sarah from Elgin, IL User Rating:
I have made this recipe a couple of times. It freezes well and tastes wonderful!
good black bean soup!
11/02/2006 at 10:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
the onion and bacon ended up a little much and a little too chunky for my taste... if you like those flavor ingredients to be in the background be sure to chop really small. i think i was rushing. the lime at the end of this recipe is the key. very tasty!
simple n tasty
10/29/2006 at 04:36pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was simple to make and was very tasty. I added a can of beer and it gave it an extra bit of flavor. Definitely a keeper.
hearty soup
10/19/2006 at 12:47pm
User: Faith from Tampa, FL User Rating:
soup was hearty and delish! unfortunately i found out that i had an allergy to cilantro so i won't be using that next time maybe parsley instead.
Outstanding soup!!!
10/18/2006 at 05:47pm
User: Denise from Hugo, CO User Rating:
I absolutely fell in love with this recipe, and I make it as often as my family can stand it. I could eat this every day. The flavor and texture are just right. Nutritionally, it's very good--my husband is diabetic, and we limit the bacon fat, but it does great things for his blood sugar. If you haven't tried this, you should!
Super Easy and Super Delicious!!
10/14/2006 at 10:29pm
User: Jill from West Peoria, IL User Rating:
I threw this together on a Saturday night and loved it. As soon as it hit my mouth, I loved it, but then as we ate it, we tasted the individual flavors of the lime, the cilantro, bacon etc. I tweaked the recipe a bit by using just 3 cans of beans and 1 can of kernal corn. I also used Rotel tomatoes and an extra can of water. We really like this recipe!
Black Bean Soup
10/10/2006 at 11:17pm
User: JULIET from Denver, CO User Rating:
This was delicious! I added a bit of hot sauce, and think it would be great with some crushed tortilla chips on top of it as well. I also added the beer DL said he does sometimes. Will definately make again, and I have to say I am pleased to see one of his recipies that actually is a low priced meal!! Thanks!
Great soup
10/09/2006 at 01:03pm
User: Dorothy from Aiken, SC User Rating:
This soup had the perfect balance of flavors.
great
10/05/2006 at 11:27am
User: MELISSA from deforest, WI User Rating:
i really enjoyed this soup. my husband said its the best soup he's ever had. very easy and very inexpensive. will make this again.
Good and simple
10/02/2006 at 05:05pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It teste like you been cooking all day.I love it
awsome
09/28/2006 at 10:42am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The best black bean receipe I ever had!!!
Awesome!
09/19/2006 at 05:55pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is easy, inexpensive and will feed an army. Goes great with corn muffins.
Really good
09/13/2006 at 08:51pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
great bean soup
best black bean soup ever
09/13/2006 at 12:00pm
User: COURTNEY from Westerville, OH User Rating:
This is the best recipe I have found for black bean soup. People that don't like black bean soup even liked it!!!
so good and so easy!
09/08/2006 at 12:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I didn't use bacon but I did throw some beer in while the garlic and onions were cooking. The soup didn't take very long to cook (maybe because I didn't use the bacon) and I served it with cornbread which was really good! Another great recipe from Dave!
Magnificent!
08/13/2006 at 01:47am
User: Carol from Albert Lea, MN User Rating:
I would pay top dollar for this soup if it were offered on a restaurant menu. It will be a regular at our household.
Better than any I have had at a restaurant!!
08/07/2006 at 07:08pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Coming from a woman that rarely cooks, this was very easy to make. Truly enjoyed by everyone who tried it. I recommend this to anyone that enjoys black bean soup!!
very good beans and rice
07/31/2006 at 01:20pm
User: denise from Virginia Beach, VA User Rating:
loved it, we did add more bacon after the first time.
So easy, so good
07/04/2006 at 04:11pm
User: DONNA from Tortola, VI User Rating:
I agree that this is the best black bean soup recipe I've encountered - simple and delicious. Just before serving, I pureed about 1/3 of the soup to give it a creamier texture. Very nice. This one's going in my personal favorites cookbook.
Yum!
06/16/2006 at 02:57pm
User: Lindsay from Placentia, CA User Rating:
This was delish. I did add a couple of carrots, a bellpepper, and a couple stalks of celery all finely diced. I also used turkey bacon and reduced the amount of oil to make it a super healthy soup. And since I like my soup thick I pureed about 1/3 of it in a blender for a few seconds then added it back. An immersion blender would be even easier. Definately a 5-star recipe!
Good
05/30/2006 at 12:10am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I prefer it spicier
Delicious easy dinner
05/25/2006 at 08:42am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Delicious and easy. I made with the spicy corn muffins and we had a great dinner.
easy
05/21/2006 at 10:18am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
great flavor... the whole family enjoyed it
Great soup
05/20/2006 at 06:43am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Years ago my first taste of black bean soup knocked my socks off - it had plenty of bacon that made it so flavorful. So when I found this recipe I had to give it a try, and have been delighted with it. I used only a fraction of the cilantro - I knew that using a whole bunch would completely overwhelm any other flavors. With that modification, this has become a favorite.
Dave this was Phenomenal!
05/17/2006 at 02:20pm
User: caron from levittown, NY User Rating:
I had never eaten nor prepared black bean soup before last night but it looked so good I hadda give it a shot. I followed the recipe exactly as written. I got a packet of Mexican cheese bland to top the soup and used the same for those AWESOME corn muffins. The only change I made was to use less Chipotle in Adobo for the muffins because my son doesnt care for food too spicy and believe me half the peppers still made for a really nice spicy muffin. Great job Dave.
First Time Fav
05/15/2006 at 06:48pm
User: CYNTHIA from Concord, NH User Rating:
Never cooked w/black beans before. Absolutely LOVED this. My husband said "it's like a party in your mouth". I have to make it often as it NEVER lasts!
So Good!!!
05/09/2006 at 09:41pm
User: Heather from Saint Paul, MN User Rating:
This soup is awesome and so easy to make! Make it!!!
Easy and Delicious
04/27/2006 at 02:15pm
User: Melissa from Brandon, MS User Rating:
Because my dad is a vegan vegetarian, because of his RA and eats meat sparingly, I have to come up with dishes that he can eat when they come to my house. I thought this would be something different for him to try and something the rest of us would like too. He loved it and even asked that I e-mail the recipe to my mom so that she can make it. She makes it once a month now. Something I will definately be making again too.
WONDERFUL
04/23/2006 at 01:23pm
User: Amy from Patchogue, NY User Rating:
YOU must make this soup it is excellent and easy to make!!!
Okay, but not remarkable
04/04/2006 at 10:19pm
User: Erin from Champaign, IL User Rating:
Sure the cilantro tastes good, but it doesn't do anything different.
Quick and delicious
03/22/2006 at 11:20pm
User: NANCY from Perry, OH User Rating:
I thought this was so good because it really had a lot of flavor. The spices gave it more depth than your average bean soup. It was so easy, just browning the bacon in the same pan that you make the soup in. Open a few cans and this soup was done in 30 minutes! My two boys even ate it and they are sometimes difficult to please. I would recommend this soup to anyone who wants good soup fast! Good job, Dave
The best
03/22/2006 at 04:03pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This soup was so easy to make and tasted great! It also made very good leftovers. I have people continuousely asking me to make it. Very, very good!
great soup
03/19/2006 at 06:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
So thick - it's more like a chili than a soup. It's very easy to make - and very tasty. I used fire-roasted tomatoes (from whole foods) - which I will definitely use again.
Very good - but one tip
03/17/2006 at 03:47pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This "soup" is very, very tasty. I made it for friends and they all loved it and wanted the recipe. It is actually more like a chili than a soup but that doesn't make a difference. My one tip is to just fry the bacon whole, take out bacon but leave grease to do the rest of the recipe and then crumble the bacon back in at the end. It says time chopping the bacon into small pieces and also ensures that you don't either undercook or burn the bacon when cooking everything else.
Outstanding!
03/12/2006 at 09:52pm
User: Mandy from Omaha, NE User Rating:
I made this soup for dinner for my family, everyone loved it including my 7 year old picky eater. He likes bacon, so I called it "bacon soup." I followed the instructions pretty exactly, except I made it with turkey bacon and added a bottle of Liberty Ale with the chicken stock. Rich flavor, warm and filling.
Super!
03/11/2006 at 11:23am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a great and easy recipe
more chili than soup
03/06/2006 at 06:56pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made the soup according to the recipe but it was very thick, more like a chili than a soup. I very much enjoyed the soup, but only after I added a lot more chicken broth than it called for. Has anyone else experienced the soup being too thick? I tend to like soup on the thicker side, but this seemed to have been written wrong.
YUMMM
03/01/2006 at 11:17am
User: Maia from Upton, WY User Rating:
I made this from dried beans instead of canned and it came out really yummy. I will make this one pretty often as it is inexpensive, easy to cook and is a good soup to keep in the crock pot on those cold winter days.
Fabulous Black Bean Soup
02/28/2006 at 09:48pm
User: DAWN from santa maria, CA User Rating:
We love Black Bean Soup and this is probably the best that I have ever made. The smoky bacon really makes it. I highly recommend this soup!
10 star rating
02/28/2006 at 10:51am
User: LEE from greenwell springs , LA User Rating:
After visiting a famous mexican rest. and eating black bean soup for the first time, I had a unbelievable craving. I went to food network and found Dave's soup and now I will never eat Black Bean Soup out again. It was so easy to make and the taste is wonderful. Try it you will LOVE IT !!!!
Amazingly good!
02/28/2006 at 01:37am
User: Aubrie from South Jordan, UT User Rating:
Not normally a fan of any bean soups, this recipe amazed me! I made it, ate leftovers for 3 days and then made it again the day the leftovers ran out! Very good and very easy to make!
Smokin!
02/25/2006 at 10:26am
User: Kristin from New York, NY User Rating:
Fantastic soup. We finished the whole batch in two day. I used half as much smoked bacon to cut down on fat.
Fantastic soup!
02/23/2006 at 04:44pm
User: Chrissy from Natick, MA User Rating:
I am a novice chef at best- and I had no problem making this delicious soup. It was a huge hit with my very picky husband and critical mother!
Really enjoyed this!!!
02/20/2006 at 10:35pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was a great and easy soup. Although it was very thick and I even added extra liquid. I served it over rice and it was kind of like black beans and rice. Had wonderful flavor. Will make again.
Very Flavorful!
02/13/2006 at 06:25pm
User: Meredith from Gladstone, OR User Rating:
This was easy to make and was great for days afterward. We will be making this again often!
1
02/13/2006 at 11:26am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
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Excellent
02/11/2006 at 10:36pm
User: Carrie from Overland Park, KS User Rating:
This is the best black bean soup I've ever had!
superb
02/09/2006 at 05:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
very good. if u add more sausage its a lot more harty. its a soup tht really warms the heart
Breany Goodness
02/07/2006 at 02:55pm
User: Lisa from Somerville, MA User Rating:
Never thought black bean soup could be good...never mind out-of-this-world! Out of the blue, my husband told me that he likes bean soup, so I decided to try and make it. Out of all the food network recipes that I have tried, I dare say this one is the best. I made the whole meal that came with the recipe...including the salad and corn muffins. Definitely a bonus, everything worked together perfectly. This one is a definite keeper.
smashing.
02/06/2006 at 04:32pm
User: jen from rochester, NY User Rating:
all i wanted was a tasty black bean soup recipe - this did the trick, look no further. i skipped the bacon, as i have some friends who aren't believers, but it was still so good. topped it with shredded chicken, a dollup of sour cream and a bit of cheddar for the perfect sunday comfort food. i'll be making it again in heaps!
this is fabuous and easy
02/06/2006 at 01:26pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this was sooo delicious and easy to make, and not to mention very healthy!
OMG!! SOOO GOOD!
02/05/2006 at 11:13pm
User: Lynn from Manteo, NC User Rating:
I first halved this recipe and then made a single serving off it. Both times I used roasted tomatoes instead of bacon. It was positively delicious and when I made it just for myself, it seemed to taste even more delectable! ( :
DEElightful!
02/05/2006 at 12:23pm
User: Stephania from Plano, TX User Rating:
As with the majority here, we defintely rate this 5 stars! Very easy & my kids LOVE it too - and that is really saying a lot! The recipe calls for 1.5 cans of diced tomoates, and it did not specify whether or not to drain ~ we used 2 cans and did not drain them and it also took less time than the hour and a half indicated. Will definitely make this DEElite again! :)
Finally one worth a review...
01/31/2006 at 01:27pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Being an ardent FN fan I review tons of recipes but almost never rate them. They're either good or okay but most don't seem impressive or terrible enough to review. But, this one is just so fab the world deserves to know. The intensity of the smokiness was so unexpected and really made the soup. It didn't seem possible but the leftovers were even better. I even mashed up some of the beans and gave it to my 10-month old and he loved it!
Outstanding
01/31/2006 at 11:03am
User: NANCY from Beaufort, SC User Rating:
This is by far the best black bean soup I have ever had. Everyone wanted the recipe. I will make this soup again and again.
Best Black Bean Soup I Have Ever Tasted
01/30/2006 at 07:20pm
User: Carol from Stone Mountain, GA User Rating:
Being a non-meat eater, I made this soup with butter (substituted for the bacon and bacon fat) and vegetable broth (substituted for the low-sodium chicken broth) and it was yummy. I brought some in for co-workers and they too loved it. I was visiting family yesterday and decided to make it for dinner and they too loved it. Highly recommended!
Easy and delicious!
01/28/2006 at 12:25pm
User: DANA from Center Point, IA User Rating:
My family (even my 4-yr old) LOVED this soup! It's so easy to make and even pretty healthy, with the only fat being in the bacon. We only had a little bit left over--will have to double the recipe next time so I can stash some in the freezer. I even forgot to add the beer, and will try it that way next time. But we loved it as-is! Thanks Dave!!
mmm mmm yummy!
01/28/2006 at 01:25am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
easy and tasty - my favorite kind of recipe! i added a half a bottle of beer since dave suggested it and it was just the right amount. i would definitely make this again.
Oh My!
01/27/2006 at 07:00pm
User: LeeAnn from Los Angeles, CA User Rating:
I've made many Food Network recipes...but this is the first one I've ever felt compelled to rate. It was awesome! I'm single...so I gave a few servings of this away to friends...they all came back begging for more. This was really amazing and very easy to make. I used Applewood smoked bacon - it added great flavor. I wouldn't change a thing!
This is a keeper!
01/26/2006 at 04:45pm
User: Heidi from Harrisburg, PA User Rating:
LOVED the black bean soup. And even though it takes less than 30 minutes (eat your heart out, Rachael Ray), it tastes like you've been cooking all day. Wonderful flavor, great recipe. Thanks, Dave!
Good weight watchers soup
01/25/2006 at 06:54am
User: PAULA from Maineville, OH User Rating:
I made this with turkey bacon and no beer, as I am doing Weight Watchers. I also left out the cilantro because my family doesn't care for that flavor. This soup was great! I calculated it at 5 WW points per cup...it made about 8 cups of very hearty and healthy soup. I give it a top rating!
Delicious!
01/24/2006 at 04:01pm
User: Erica from Catasauqua, PA User Rating:
Quite the tasty recipe! It's the perfect comfort food!
Make it again and again
01/23/2006 at 02:01pm
User: debby from stephenville, TX User Rating:
This has become one of my favorite soups of all time. It is easy and quick and affordable, yet so tasty. Don't forget the lime juice at the end, it makes a big difference.
Cheap, Easy, and Excellent
01/22/2006 at 05:36pm
User: Victor from Blacksburg, VA User Rating:
I followed the directions exactly, except I didn't have a garlic press so I minced the garlic. The soup is fantastic! It is the perfect bachelor chow: cheap (everything but the bacon cost less than $1), very easy to make, and one batch will last me almost a whole week. It's good enough to make for your family, or for your special lady on a cold winter night. The soup is also very vesatile. Add a can of corn if you want, or a chile pepper, or leftover chicken. It turns out amazing every time.
Best Black Bean Soup
01/22/2006 at 12:36am
User: Jenny from North Royalton, OH User Rating:
This is the best balck bean soup. It was so good. Leftovers were terrific as well.
Scrumptious!!!
01/16/2006 at 03:23pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The ingredients in this soup were so pedestrian, I didn't expect it to turn out so well. Really very, very good!
Excellant Black Bean Soup
01/16/2006 at 01:41pm
User: Sheryl from Oviedo, FL User Rating:
This recipe was great and so easy. Loved the taste of everything mixed together. Was great change from the old dreary can soups. I agree that it gets better tasting on the second day if there is any leftovers....it is so good everyone at my house had seconds.
Wonderful
01/16/2006 at 10:52am
User: AMIE from Saint Louis, MO User Rating:
This is a great meal. I make it and eat it throughout the week.
Simply "Soup"perb!!
01/15/2006 at 11:10pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I put this soup together in no time and my husband, who refuses to eat veggies and beans, attacked this soup until it was gone! The secret is lots of cilantro and lime juice. It is so hearty that I serve it as a main course. And, like stew, the soup is better the next day, and even better the day after that...Thanks, Dave!!!
Good on a Cold Night
01/15/2006 at 09:32pm
User: Debbie from Brentwood, TN User Rating:
My husband and I made this recipe along with the spicy corn muffins tonight. It was wonderful for a cold night.
AWSOME
01/15/2006 at 06:35pm
User: DIANE from Niantic, CT User Rating:
this was the best black bean soup we have tried! what great flavor! Even my kids which are tough and both in culinary schools loved it!
black bean soup
01/15/2006 at 06:27pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this is very good! a bit different than what i expected. love the cilantro. the chili powder gives it a nice kick.
Simple and delicious
01/14/2006 at 10:01pm
User: todd from Mill Valley, CA User Rating:
Awesome dish. Tons of flavor. Easy and quick to prepare.
BLACKIELICIUS
01/14/2006 at 03:41pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
SUPERV
Great soup...before cilantro
01/14/2006 at 12:33pm
User: SANDRA from Albuquerque, NM User Rating:
I made this soup after drooling over it while watching Dave's show. I enjoyed prepping it all, got it to the simmering point and had to have a taste--YUMMMM, but then I added the cilantro. Whoa! After that I couldn't even eat it. My husband still thought it was great. BTW, served with rice instead of the muffins.
Delicious!
01/14/2006 at 02:08am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this soup for my husband - who was very skeptical about a bean soup - and we both LOVED it! It couldn't be easier to make and the smoked bacon added a wonderful flavor. I can't wait to make it for my friends!
very good
01/13/2006 at 11:05pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
easy to make!!
Lot's of flavor for so little time & effort!
01/13/2006 at 07:00pm
User: Katherine from Chicago, IL User Rating:
This recipe has such great flavor! Tastes like you've been cooking all day and you can put it together in a flash with items you may already have in your kitchen. When I have a taste for a hearty soup, this is the recipe I go to!
5 Stars from the kids Too!
01/11/2006 at 02:02pm
User: lisa from new port richey, FL User Rating:
This soup is awesome! My son, who is 8 even gave it double thumbs up!
tasty
01/10/2006 at 07:31pm
User: CONNIE from Cincinnati, OH User Rating:
This is really good & fast to make. You could really do with only 3 cans of beans & maybe a little bit more chix broth. Don't skip the lime & cilantro!!
Yummy, quick & easy
01/10/2006 at 03:57pm
User: Leigh from Atlanta, GA User Rating:
My fiance' made this for me and it was fantastic! The cilantro is what made it for us. Next time we're going to try it with turkey bacon to a more healthy meal.
Awesome Black Bean Soup!!!!!!**!!**!!
01/10/2006 at 10:43am
User: Ilissa from Collegeville, PA User Rating:
This soup is great! I am not a big bean soup fan but it sounded good so I tried it my family loved it - even my very picky 14 yr old said the broth is sooo good!!!!!!!!!!! The bacon & tomatoe really make the difference.
Awesome Soup!
01/10/2006 at 12:15am
User: Melissa from Renton, WA User Rating:
The soup was very good- although I cut back on the amount of cilantro. It seemed like 1 bunch was a lot so I did half a bunch and added a tad bit more lime. I used more chicken stock to make it a little more soupy, but just enough to make sure the beans were covered. Will definitely make it again and again and again...
My Search is Over!
01/09/2006 at 07:42pm
User: Dawn from Apex, NC User Rating:
This is the BEST black bean soup I've tried yet. Forget ordering this type of soup from restaurants, now that I have the best recipe, I'll make it myself. We loved this! It's so hearty and filling. This will be a recipe that I use at least monthly. Talk about comfort food; this is it! All of the reviews previously listed hit the nail on the head. Thanks, Food Network, for a fabulous recipe! I added a touch of sour cream with the green onion to mine. Awesome!
Time consuming but worth it
01/09/2006 at 05:52pm
User: Marianna from Haslett, MI User Rating:
This is a very time consuming soup. But I definitley felt that it was worth it in the end. It has a little bit of a mexican taste to it because of the chilli powder and the black beans. However you dont have to like mexican food to like this dish. My mom loved it and she doesnt exactly love mexican. I would give this a try if you're looking for a new soup to try!!!!
Great Soup
01/09/2006 at 10:09am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is easy, good for you and fun to make.
I wish there were a six star rating!
01/08/2006 at 07:13pm
User: DON from chattanooga, TN User Rating:
I cook alot (personal and professionally) and will, many times, alter a recipe based on my experience - well, I'd never made a dish like this so I didn't change a thing - good move on my part. This is an absolutley awesome main dish!! I use quite a few FoodTV recipes and have never felt complelled to rate them - until now. WOW Dave!
What flavor
01/08/2006 at 09:18am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This black bean soup is wonderful. I took advice of others and added a bottle of dark beer but otherwise followed the recipe as written. The only thing I'm going to try differently the next time is to brown the bacon more just because my husband and I like a crispier bacon. Thanks for the recipe.
Perfect Mate for a cold night
01/07/2006 at 04:32pm
User: Kimberly from Montgomery Village, MD User Rating:
This is a great dish and the ingredients are easily found. It serves up quickly and tastes even better the next day! I cut back a bit on the fresh cilantro as it seemed to take over the other flavors. Enjoy!
Thick
01/05/2006 at 03:06pm
User: PEGGY from Libby, MT User Rating:
I expected this recipe to be more like a soup, and it turned out to be a stew. I liked the spicy taste; however, my husband was not that impressed. It didn't make as much as I thought it wouled. Not sure I will make it again.
Yummy
01/05/2006 at 02:15pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a very easy recipe and tastes delicious. The lime gives it a nice light flavor and did I mention this is delicious!
DEEEELISH!
01/05/2006 at 12:55pm
User: Kristal from Westerly, RI User Rating:
This soup is wonderful! I loved the hint of lime. I like my soup creamy, so I put 2/3 of it in the food processer. I was confused on the cooking time, as it did not take me 1 1/2 to make. Even in his instructions, it does not say to simmer that long. From top to bottom it is a great meal, and a super leftover.
YUMMY!
01/03/2006 at 06:04pm
User: Rachelle from Las Vegas, NV User Rating:
This soup is excellent! Very easy and quick to make. Tastes like it cooked all day. The cilantro gives it a wonderful flavor.
NO pork version
01/01/2006 at 09:18am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I didn't have chicken broth so I added left-over beef brisket juice from the corned beef I made in the crock pot as well as some of the left-over beef. WOW!! No bacon was needed. It was GREAT!! Cilantro is opt. Not everyone likes it. Serve hot sauce on the side, sour cream, jalepenos, cheddar and restaurant-style corn chips. Your imagination is your only limitation to this. Thanks Dave!!!
The best bowl of soup ...
12/25/2005 at 08:29pm
User: JENNIFER from S Yarmouth, MA User Rating:
I had a 'soup' party the other night. Three of my guests said it was the best soup they had ever tasted. One women (a 78 year old dynamo) said "I'm not much of a soup eater but I think I just had the best bowl of soup I'v ever eaten!! Definitely follow the ingredient directions and definitely use smoked bacon ... this one does not need or want substitutes ...
Wonderful!
12/24/2005 at 07:27pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I've loved this soup since the first time I have made it! My friends and family all want the recipe. I usually add a beer and a dash of hot sauce to add a little kick.
Sooo good!
12/18/2005 at 06:06pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made this for a recent party and everyone raved about it and asked for the recipe! We heaped it over rice instead of eating like a soup and I even forgot to use the lime. It was delicious!
Best Black Bean Soup
12/18/2005 at 04:41pm
User: Cheryl from Knoxville, TN User Rating:
I love this soup and so does my family, so easy and I have already made it several times. It gets even better the next day. Cheryl Stone Knoxville, TN.
Awesome!