"Every time I make this the crowd goes crazy and they all want the recipe. Good quality beans does seem to make a difference.

"This soup was delicious! It was very filling and full of yummy flavors. The cheese probably makes all the difference so make sure it's a cheese you like. It did take longer than the amount of time they said, but I can be a slower cook. I would've liked more noodles, but that's my preference. Enjoy, it's a good one!

"I was looking for a recipe to use one pound of ground beef (because that is what I found) and I was in the moo..."

"It was tasty! It did not have an overwhelming veggie taste. It was great even without meat! When I asked my husband, who likes meat with every meal, what could've been done differently he thought it was perfect! I thought it was great too. Maybe the only thing I would change about it is to use more garlic (we like our garlic)! Since the first time I made this I have put meat in and adjusted the meal according to what ingredients I had. So this is a good base recipe. If you don't have time to make your own sauce you can use the kind in a jar or can.