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Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

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A comforting and flavorful chicken tortilla soup made easily in an Instant Pot, packed with spices, vibrant veggies, and topped with crispy tortilla strips.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
  • 2 tbsp ancho chili powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 cup diced onions
  • 2 jalapenos (seeded and diced small)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 4 oz diced green chilis (one small can)
  • 2 cans fire-roasted tomatoes (14.5 oz each)
  • 32 oz chicken stock
  • 2 medium zucchini (medium dice)
  • 2 medium yellow squash (medium dice)
  • 4 green onions (chopped thin)
  • 1.5 cups frozen corn (Trader Joe’s roasted kind preferred)
  • 2 limes (juiced)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • Fried tortilla strips or chips (for topping)
  • Sour cream (optional topping)
  • Diced avocado (optional topping)
  • Grated cheese (optional topping)
  • Cilantro (optional topping)
  • Pickled jalapeños (optional topping)
  • Cotija cheese (optional topping)
  • Diced red onion (optional topping)
  • Chopped chives (optional topping)
  • Chopped green onions (optional topping)

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken thighs or breasts with ancho chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Sauté diced onions, jalapenos, and minced garlic in the Instant Pot for about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Combine the seasoned chicken with the sautéed aromatics.
  4. Add diced green chilis, fire-roasted tomatoes, and chicken stock, stirring to mix.
  5. Introduce zucchini, yellow squash, and frozen corn, stirring gently.
  6. Pressure cook on high for 15 minutes.
  7. Release pressure carefully, remove chicken, and shred it.
  8. Return shredded chicken to the pot and squeeze in lime juice.
  9. Taste the soup, adjusting seasoning as needed.
  10. Garnish with crispy tortilla strips, avocado, or other toppings before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, sear the chicken before adding it to the pot. Adjust spiciness by modifying jalapeno usage.

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