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I made the confetti corn muffins to go along with this and they had great flavor with the cilantro butter.  Yummy!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-09-14","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldPumpkin"},"reviewBody":"I added black beans.  Delicous!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-03-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldHat"},"reviewBody":"This soup was very easy to prepare with on hand ingredients.  The house smelled wonderful.  Next time I will spice it up a bit as it was a little bland for our liking.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-01-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveWheel"},"reviewBody":"My family and I loved this soup.  It was very easy to make and a nice crock pot recipe.  My only complaint is that it needs some more seasoning.  When I make it again, I'll try to add some different seasonings!  Great soup!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-09-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldBlowdryer"},"reviewBody":"Nice one","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":2,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-12-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldCar"},"reviewBody":"Added black beans and omitted peppers due to my family's preference.  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Yummy!<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"","GUID":"cdbb56f4680f431a88e560da406cb9de","MemberId":1603339,"Rating":3,"ScreenName":"pajamaangel","SubmittedDate":"11\/07\/2013 07:10"},{"Comment":"<p>Nice one<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"","GUID":"9b23b73bd6aa412ead551327d8249b5a","MemberId":7403573,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"PRODRWD1","SubmittedDate":"09\/12\/2013 06:41"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"04\/07\/2013 21:05","GUID":"EB251265BDE3428BB4A622A1CFC5E682","MemberId":578490,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"archi96","SubmittedDate":"04\/07\/2013 21:05"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"04\/07\/2013 17:50","GUID":"d5725c4b0f0045499b89329a5280e735","MemberId":6354673,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"shirley1203","SubmittedDate":"04\/07\/2013 17:50"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"04\/06\/2013 14:59","GUID":"70260F92320E49739D02155FCC621A88","MemberId":5984626,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"lag392","SubmittedDate":"04\/06\/2013 14:59"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"04\/06\/2013 11:17","GUID":"d83c5f9e998c43c4b71c982c5e956701","MemberId":7100878,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Cinvue","SubmittedDate":"04\/06\/2013 11:17"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"04\/03\/2013 18:24","GUID":"eced6fc900c0449eb5aab70b5f7bb1c8","MemberId":6916668,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Relaymp12","SubmittedDate":"04\/03\/2013 18:24"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"04\/01\/2013 13:18","GUID":"9ab16184192a4d39a479e97628f911c4","MemberId":1036052,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"s.wigney@sympatico.ca","SubmittedDate":"04\/01\/2013 13:18"},{"Comment":"<p>My family and I loved this soup.  It was very easy to make and a nice crock pot recipe.  My only complaint is that it needs some more seasoning.  When I make it again, I&#39;ll try to add some different seasonings!  Great soup!<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"01\/16\/2013 15:29","GUID":"7b325f2b911147d4b9ad992db90fa8cb","MemberId":5888460,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"shecooksalot","SubmittedDate":"01\/16\/2013 15:29"},{"Comment":"<p>This was delicious!  Instead of doing it in the crockpot, I was making it for lunch, so I did it in my dutch oven.  I sauteed the chicken, onion, peppers, and garlic (I used minced instead of powder) in the oil together so they would soften.  Then I added the other stuff.  I brought it to a boil and then turned it down to simmer with the lid on for about an hour.  When I served it, I stirred just a spoonful of fat free sour cream into each bowl and sprinkled it with a tiny bit of shredded 1.5% Vermont sharp cheddar.  It was fabulous!  I will definitely be making this again.  I think a lot of the liquid must have simmered off, because it made just 7 one-cup servings for me.<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"06\/10\/2012 15:26","GUID":"d59e7be9eaa0451faa5bebee15a6d9af","MemberId":2727982,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"kgburgess","SubmittedDate":"06\/10\/2012 15:26"},{"Comment":"<p>I added black beans.  Delicous!<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"09\/14\/2011 20:48","GUID":"1af102fa2a1e4e218662c9a371405e50","MemberId":6059042,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"bvalenc2","SubmittedDate":"09\/14\/2011 20:48"},{"Comment":"<p>Very good, I did add a zucchini to the soup. The more vegetables I can get my family to eat the better.<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"01\/05\/2011 14:17","GUID":"3b59826291aa433f9809d704560a9531","MemberId":2598264,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"trishaann56","SubmittedDate":"01\/05\/2011 14:17"},{"Comment":"<p>This soup was very easy to prepare with on hand ingredients.  The house smelled wonderful.  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