Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Instant Pot chicken tortilla soup is hearty, delicious and the perfect fuss-free weeknight meal. It's also light and healthy and can be made with fresh or leftover rotisserie chicken.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion diced
• 2-3 celery stalks, diced
• 2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1/2 small jalapeño, finely chopped
• 1 teaspon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon mild chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup (100 ml) salsa verde
• 1/2 cup (50 g) sweetcorn
• 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 chicken breasts ( about 3/4 lb or 350 g)
• 4 cups (1 litre) chicken stock
• Juice of half a lime
• A handful fresh cilantro (coriander), for garnishing
• Tortilla strips to serve

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Set the Instant Pot to “Sauté” and add...: Set the Instant Pot to “Sauté” and add the olive oil, onion and celery. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. 2Add the garlic and jalapeño and continue to...: Add the garlic and jalapeño and continue to cook for another minute.
3. 3Stir in the ground cumin, chili powder and...: Stir in the ground cumin, chili powder and dried oregano.
4. 4Add the crushed tomatoes, salsa verde, sweetcorn and...: Add the crushed tomatoes, salsa verde, sweetcorn and black beans and stir to combine.
5. 5Place the chicken breast on top and cover...: Place the chicken breast on top and cover everything with the chicken stock.
6. 6Secure the lid and turn the valve to...: Secure the lid and turn the valve to “Sealing”. Set the Instant Pot to “Pressure Cooking” for 15 minutes.
7. 7When the time is up, carefully remove the...: When the time is up, carefully remove the chicken an place it on a plate. Shred it with two forks and add it back to the soup.
8. 8Stir in the lime juice and fresh cilantro...: Stir in the lime juice and fresh cilantro and season to taste.
9. 9Serve hot with tortilla strips on top or...: Serve hot with tortilla strips on top or with tortilla chips on the side.