Soups & Stews
Southern
Yield: 8-10 Servings
Author: Tammy Nichols
Tammy's Crazy Soup - Master Cookbook Recipe # 628

Tammy's Crazy Soup - Master Cookbook Recipe # 628

This recipe is a flavorful twist on a classic Mexican-style soup, packed with hearty beans, corn, and tender chicken. It’s called "Crazy Soup" because of the unique combination of ingredients,including chili with beans and salsa,that create a deep, complex flavor with very little effort.

This is recipe #628 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 20 minTotal time: 20 min Cook Time Chicken: 1 hr 30 min Cook Time Soup: 30 min
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Ingredients

  • 2 Chicken breasts, bone-in
  • 2 tsp Chicken bouillon granules
  • 2 cups Chicken stock
  • 15 oz can Chili with beans
  • 28 oz can Petite diced tomatoes
  • 28 oz can Pinto beans, drained
  • 15 oz can Kidney or black beans
  • 7 oz Frozen white shoepeg corn
  • 1 medium jar Salsa
  • 1 medium Onion, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp Taco seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp Fajita seasoning
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Instructions

  1. Prep the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts and bouillon in a saucepan. Cover with water and simmer for 1.5 hours. Turn off the heat and let it cool. Pick the meat from the bones and set aside; reserve the broth and meat for the soup (discard bones and skin).
  2. Combine: In a large stockpot, combine the prepped chicken and broth with the chicken stock, chili, diced tomatoes, all the beans, corn, salsa, onion, and all the seasonings.
  3. Cook: Heat over medium for 15 minutes, stirring frequently to ensure it doesn't stick to the bottom.
  4. Simmer: Turn the heat down to low and let it simmer for another 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Serve: Serve hot in bowls topped with a dollop of sour cream, shredded Mexican cheese, and crunchy tortilla chips.

Notes

Tammy’s Tips

The secret to this soup is using bone-in chicken breasts to create that rich, homemade broth base. Using a medium salsa allows you to control the heat,go with a "hot" salsa if you want a real kick! This soup is incredibly hearty and actually tastes even better the next day after the spices have had more time to sit.