Please the Entire Family With This Instant Pot Recipe For Tortilla Soup

Updated on 10/21/2019 at 8:10 AM

POPSUGAR Photography | Hajar Larbah

It's time for everything pumpkin spice and warm and cozy, and soup is topping our Fall food list. A favorite soup of mine to order is tortilla soup, but after making my own homemade version, I don't think I'll ever go back to the restaurant one. Melt-in-your-mouth chicken, bites of sweet corn, and chunks of creamy avocado — it doesn't get better than that. This recipe requires minimal prep and only seven minutes of cooking in the Instant Pot. Looking for a quick dinner to make for a crowd? Then it's time to try this recipe for delicious tortilla soup!

Gather all your ingredients.

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

Season chicken thighs.

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.

Turn Instant Pot on to Sauté.

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

Brown the onions, garlic, and chicken thighs.

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

Add the rest of the ingredients into the Instant Pot.

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

Pressure cook for 7 minutes.

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.

Serve in a deep bowl with toppings.

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.