Best Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

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A hearty version of chicken tortilla soup made in the Instant Pot. Top soup with avocado, pepper Jack cheese, fresh cilantro, sour cream, crumbled tortilla chips, and hot sauce. This is great for freezing!

Submitted by voraciousgirl
Updated on April 23, 2024
Chicken tortilla soup with zucchini and other vegetables and some chips
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 zucchini, chopped, or to taste

  • 4 shallots, chopped

  • 2 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped, or more to taste

  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes

  • 4 large bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs

  • 6 cups chicken stock

  • 2 bay leaves, or more to taste

  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

  • 1 lime, juiced

Directions

  1. Place zucchini, shallots, poblano peppers, and carrots in a multi-cooker (such as Instant Pot). Add cumin, salt, chili powder, oregano, and cayenne pepper; stir well to combine. Add oil. Turn on cooker and select Saute function. Cook and stir until just slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Pour in tomatoes. Nestle chicken thighs into the mixture. Add stock and bay leaves.

  2. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  3. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove lid. Transfer chicken thighs to a plate and remove skin, bones, and any cartilage. Shred into bite-sized pieces. Add shredded chicken back to the pot. Stir in black beans and lime juice.

Tips

You can use an onion in place of the shallots.

You can use olive or avocado oil in place of the grapeseed oil.

If using frozen chicken thighs, set cook time to 20 minutes.

34 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

244 Calories
9g Fat
22g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 244
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 1170mg 51%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 6g 22%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 20g 41%
Vitamin C 30mg 33%
Calcium 64mg 5%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 636mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.