INSTANT POT CHICKEN SOUP // SOPAS DE POLLO en el Instant Pot

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and bouillon cubes are cost-effective.

noodles

🥗Healthier: zucchini noodles

💰Cheaper: rice

Zucchini noodles are low-carb, while rice is a budget-friendly alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has health benefits, while canola oil is often less expensive.

Turn on the Instant Pot in sauté mode and add 2 tablespoons of butter to melt.

Add chopped onion, green onion, celery, carrots, and potatoes along with minced garlic and herbs; sauté for a couple of minutes until aromatic.

Add 8-9 cups of water to the Instant Pot.

Add salt, chicken bouillon, adobo, and dry parsley; mix well and taste for seasoning.

Add the 2 chicken breasts into the pot.

Cancel sauté mode, set to pressure cook on high for 10 minutes.

After cooking, allow for a natural release for 10 minutes, then quick release any remaining pressure.

Remove the chicken breasts, shred them with forks, and return them to the soup.

Mix everything together and serve.

Cooking Techniques

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