Easy Instant Pot chicken tortilla soup that will rival the soup from your favorite Mexican restaurant. Your whole family will love customizing their bowls with their favorite toppings!
Course Healthy Weeknight Dinner Recipes
Cuisine Southwest
Keyword chicken tortilla soup, instant pot chicken tortilla soup, instant pot tortilla soup
1can(14.5 ounces) fire roasted diced tomatoes, drained
2teaspoonschili powder
1teaspoondried oregano
2limesjuiced
For garnishoptional: shredded Monterrey jack cheese, cilantro, sour cream, avocado
Instructions
Heat the oil using the saute function of your instant pot. When the oil is hot, add half of the tortilla strips. Cook 4-5 minutes, or until golden brown. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the tortillas to a paper towel. Sprinkle generously with coarse salt.
Add the onions and garlic to the pot and saute 2-3 minutes, or until softened. Add the peppers and cook another 3-4 minutes. Add the chicken, uncooked tortilla strips, stock, rice, beans, tomatoes, chili powder, and oregano. Lock on the lid, making sure the vent is set to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 12 minutes.
Carefully remove the lid. Shred the chicken. Stir in the lime juice and season to taste with salt.
To serve top the soup with the crispy tortilla strips and any other garnishes that you desire.