Tortilla Soup Instant Pot Recipe

Gather all your ingredients.

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Here's what you will need:

1 pound chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, diced
4 cups chicken broth
1 15-oz. can corn
1 15-oz. can black beans
1 4-oz. can diced chilis
1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes
1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 teaspoons oregano
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
Toppings: tortilla strips, diced avocado, sour cream, Monterey jack cheese

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Season chicken thighs.

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Use half of all spice measurements to season the chicken thighs. This will be 1 teaspoon oregano and cumin and 1/2 teaspoon paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.

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Turn Instant Pot on to Sauté.

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Plug in the Instant Pot and turn to Sauté. Allow to heat up until it says "Hot."

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Brown the onions, garlic, and chicken thighs.

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On Sauté, add the olive oil, onions, garlic, and seasoned chicken thighs. Brown the chicken slightly on one side.

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Add the rest of the ingredients into the Instant Pot.

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Now the rest of the ingredients go in. Add the chicken broth, corn, black beans, diced chilis, diced tomatoes, lime juice, cilantro, and spices.

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Pressure cook for 7 minutes.

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Change the setting from Sauté to Pressure Cook. Set the pressure level to high and the time to 7 minutes. Place the lid on and seal. Make sure the vent is closed as well.

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Serve in a deep bowl with toppings.

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Once the timer goes off, allow the Instant Pot to ventilate for a few minutes. Then remove the lid, give it a stir, and serve in a bowl. Add toppings as desired, like Monterey jack cheese, avocado, sour cream, and lots of tortilla strips.

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