Description
A warming and hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup, packed with tender chicken, vibrant veggies, and aromatic spices—perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 5 garlic cloves, rough chopped or 1 to 2 tablespoons granulated garlic
- 1 to 2 cups carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes and juices or fire-roasted
- 4-ounce can mild green chilies or 1 poblano chili, diced
- 2 lbs chicken boneless, skinless thighs or breasts
- 1 cup dry black beans or 1 to 2 14-ounce cans black beans or corn
- 4 cups chicken stock or broth or 4 chicken bouillon cubes with water
- 2 cups water
- 2 teaspoons salt, more to taste
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- Juice of 1 to 2 limes
- Optional: chipotle for smoky heat
Instructions
- In an Instant Pot set to sauté or a Dutch oven over medium heat, sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery in olive oil for 4 minutes, until softened.
- If using granulated garlic, add it now along with cumin, chili powder, oregano, and salt for robust flavor.
- Add diced tomatoes, green chilies, whole chicken, and black beans, then pour in chicken stock, water, and spices. Stir well to incorporate flavors.
- Set the Instant Pot to pressure cook on high for 25 minutes if using dry beans or simmer covered for 30 minutes on the stovetop for a cozy bubbling sensation.
- Once done, carefully shred chicken with two forks and return it to the pot. Optionally, add frozen corn for extra sweetness.
- Squeeze in lime juice, taste, and adjust salt as needed to elevate the flavors.
- Serve in bowls, garnished with tortilla strips, cheese, sour cream, scallions, avocado, cilantro, and a dash of hot sauce if you’re feeling adventurous.
Notes
For creaminess, add sour cream or Greek yogurt before serving. Adjust spices to taste for your preferred heat level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg