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instant pot chicken tortilla soup

instant pot chicken tortilla soup

This Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, beans, tomatoes, and spices, all cooked quickly in the Instant Pot. Topped with crispy tortilla strips, avocado, cheese, and lime, it makes for a perfect weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 People
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Instant Pot
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Measuring cups
  • 1 Measuring spoons
  • 1 Wooden spoon
  • 1 Ladle

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (about 2 large chicken breasts)
  • 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
  • 1 juice of lime
  • to taste tortilla strips, for garnish
  • 1 avocado, diced, for garnish
  • to taste shredded cheese, for garnish
  • to taste fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Set the Instant Pot to the sauté function. Add olive oil, and once hot, add chopped onion and bell pepper. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften.
  • Add minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices, chicken broth, shredded chicken, black beans, and corn. Stir to combine.
  • Close the lid of the Instant Pot and ensure the valve is set to sealing. Set to manual mode and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
  • After cooking, allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then perform a quick release to release any remaining pressure.
  • Once the pressure is fully released, open the lid and stir in the lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  • Serve the soup hot, garnished with tortilla strips, diced avocado, shredded cheese, and fresh cilantro.

Notes

You can adjust the level of spiciness by adding more chili powder or including sliced jalapeños.
This soup can be made ahead of time and freezes well. Just add toppings fresh when serving.