Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
This simple and speedy Instant Pot recipe boasts a smoky depth of flavor thanks to the combination of ancho chili powder and canned chipotles in adobo, two staples of Mexican cuisine. The spice level is mild, but you can easily increase it to your preference. Serve with an assortment of toppings to allow everyone to customize their bowl.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (approximately 1 1/2 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 medium yellow onion roughly chopped (around 2 cups)
- 3 large garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce finely minced (about 1 1/2 teaspoons)
- 1 can 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can 28 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 cup frozen corn thawed
- Kosher salt
- Suggested toppings: tortilla chips diced avocado, crumbled queso fresco or cotija, cilantro, sour cream, lime wedges
- Directions
Instructions
- Select the high sauté setting on your 6- or 8-quart Instant Pot and allow it to heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the canola oil, then the chopped onion, garlic, and 1 teaspoon of kosher salt. Sauté, stirring frequently, until the onion softens, about 6 to 8 minutes. Turn off the sauté function. Add the ancho chili powder and a small amount of chicken broth, stirring to deglaze the pot and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it cook in the residual heat for 1 minute.
- Add the minced chipotle, chicken thighs, black beans, diced tomatoes, remaining chicken broth, and 1 teaspoon of salt to the pot. Secure the lid according to the manufacturer's instructions and set the Instant Pot to pressure-cook on high for 10 minutes. Once the cooking time is complete, follow the manufacturer's instructions for natural pressure release. After 5 minutes, carefully release any remaining steam and unlock the lid.
- Remove the chicken thighs from the pot and place them in a bowl. Stir the thawed corn into the soup. Shred the chicken using two forks, then return it to the soup. Taste and add additional salt if needed.
- Serve the soup in bowls, adding your choice of toppings such as crushed tortilla chips, avocado, queso fresco, cilantro, sour cream, or lime wedges.
Notes
Depending on your model of Instant Pot, the settings may vary. Please consult the manufacturer's manual for precise instructions.