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Chicken Tortilla Soup

Cultural Context

Chicken Tortilla Soup is a traditional Mexican dish that showcases the rich flavors of the region. It is often enjoyed as a comforting meal, especially during colder months. The soup combines the savory taste of chicken with the crunch of tortilla strips, making it a popular choice in Mexican households and restaurants alike. Variations exist across Mexico, reflecting local ingredients and preferences, but the essence remains the same: a hearty, flavorful soup that warms the soul.

MexicanMXmain
30 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
8 small chicken breasts
taco seasoning
2 onions
2 limes
6 cups chicken broth
2.5 cans pinto beans
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
cayenne pepper
bacon fat
pepper jack cheese
tortilla chips
cilantro

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner and lower in calories; chicken thighs are more affordable.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat and provides a cheesy flavor; processed cheese can be more budget-friendly.

1

Turn on the Instant Pot and set it to sauté.

2

Season the chicken breasts with taco seasoning on both sides.

3

Add bacon fat to the Instant Pot and sear the chicken breasts in batches until browned.

4

Remove the chicken and add chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot, scraping the bottom.

5

Pour in 6 cups of chicken broth and add cayenne pepper, 2.5 cans of pinto beans, 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin.

6

Squeeze the juice of 2 limes into the pot.

7

Return the whole chicken breasts to the pot to finish cooking.

8

Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to soup mode for 30 minutes at high pressure.

9

After 30 minutes, let the Instant Pot sit to stay warm until ready to serve.

10

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.

11

Serve each person a whole chicken breast with a portion of soup, allowing them to shred the chicken as desired.

12

Top with avocado, cilantro, cheese, tortilla chips, and extra lime if desired.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingfryingsimmering

Equipment Needed

8 quart Instant Potmicroplaneknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

nut-free

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Sopa de TortillaTortilla Soup
Local Name: sopa de tortilla de pollo

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