Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup (whole30/Paleo)
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After the holidays and eating an abundance of delicious desserts and carb heavy foods, a nice healthy reset is just what my body craves. I love to make lots of soups, stews and whole30 comfort foods in January to help fuel my body with nutrition. Maybe its just the time of year here in the pacific northwest, its cold, snowy and you just want to curl up with a bowl of soup for dinner, but either way this Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup is hearty, delicious and just what my body needs. Made with good for you ingredients like carrots, onions, peppers tomatoes and even pumpkin to help balance the bitterness and acidic flavors from the tomatoes this soup is a family favorite in our household.
Ingredients You'll Need For Hearty Chicken Tortilla Soup
Chicken
Canned pumpkin-This really calms down the spices as well as thickens the soup and trust me it does NOT taste like pumpkin.
Green chilis
Canned diced tomatoes
Carrots
Green pepper
Onion
Chicken stock/broth
Spices- Cumin, chili powder, cayenne, salt and pepper
Optional toppings-Sour cream, cilantro, lime, avocado
How To Make Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
One of my favorite kitchen tools to use is the instant pot. I was intimated at first, but it truly is an amazing kitchen utensil to have. It makes the most delicious soups and the meats are always fork tender. The trick to using an instant pot is to allow for a slow release at the end. A natural pressure release or (slow release) is where you allow the pressure inside the instant pot to dissipate naturally when the cooking time is done. Once your cooking time is complete your instant pot will switch to the “keep warm” setting and L0:00 will appear on the screen (L stands for lapsed time). For this recipe I like to use a 10 minute slow release and then switch to fast release. When your display screen shows L0:10, it has slow released for 10 minutes and you can switch the pressure valve to open and let out the remaining steam.
Dice onion, pepper and carrots and place into instant pot. Add pumpkin, green chilis, tomatoes, chicken stock, and seasonings and give it a stir.
Gently place chicken breast into liquid and submerge.
Secure instant pot lid in place and turn valve to sealing (see instant pot manual for how to).
Press the “Soup/Broth” button and then timer should automatically set to 18 minutes. Note: It takes about 10-15 minutes for the instant pot to get up to temperature before it starts its countdown from the 18 minutes.
While soup is cooking you can make your tortilla strips (instructions below)
Instant pot will beep when done, Lo:oo will appear, allow for 10 minute slow release, when Lo:10 appears, you can switch to fast release to let out the remaining steam. Once steam is released, open lid and take out chicken to shred. Then put chicken back into instant pot, give it a stir and then serve with desired toppings.
How To Make Paleo Tortilla Chips/Strips
These Paleo Tortilla chips are not only healthier than store bought chips, but they have a nice crunch, are perfectly salted and they are tastier than anything you’ll find on the grocery store shelves. Here’s how you make them:
Take 4 Almond flour (or other paleo tortillas) and stack them on top of one another.
Cut them into strips, and then cut those strips into halves so you have about 3 inch long strips that are about 1/2 inch wide.
Place them on a sheet pan and spray with avocado oil and then sprinkle salt over top.
Place in a 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for 10-15 minutes. Start watching closely around 10 minutes as these can burn quickly.
Favorite Whole30 and Paleo Toppings For This Soup!
Cilantro
Fresh Squeezed Lime juice
Avocado
Jalapenos
Green Onions
whole30 approved pickled radishes
Nuts such as pepitas or pumpkin seeds- lightly spiced with seasonings and salt.
Almond flour tortilla strips. These are paleo, not whole30 approved. (see how to notes below in recipe)
All these options add amazing flavor to this soup, some have crunch and others like avocado and lime add the perfect citrus to calm out the spices in this soup.
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Instant pot Chicken Tortilla soup (Whole30/Paleo)
This savory dish is a favorite among many and is easy to make. From the tender pieces of chicken to the flavorful blend of spices, this soup is sure to become a favorite for you and your family.
Equipment
- Instant pot
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
- 1.5-2 lbs Boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs (about 3 medium breasts)
- 1 4oz Can diced green chilis
- 1 can 15oz Canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie)
- 2 Carrots diced
- 1 Green bell pepper diced
- 1 Medium Onion diced
- 1 can 15 oz diced tomatoes
- 2 cups Chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Chili powder
- 1 tbsp Cumin
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Pepper
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional) If you don't like spicy, omit.
Optional Tortilla Strips
- 4 Almond flour or grain free paleo tortillas (Not whole30 compliant)
- 1 Avocado oil spray or olive oil
- 1 pinch Salt
Optional Toppings
- 1 Sour cream (Not whole30 compliant)
- 1 Cilantro bunch
- 1 Lime
- 1 Avocado
Instructions
- Add everything to instant pot, give it a stir- Set instant pot valve to sealing (see manual for instructions). Set time on instant pot to soup/Broth and cook 18 minutes and allow at least 10 minutes to slow release.
- Pull chicken breasts out and shred it with two forks. Once chicken is shredded place back into soup pot and serve in bowl. Top with desired toppings.
Tortilla Strips
- Cut tortillas into strips lengthwise and then cut again crosswise so the are about a 3 inches in length and 1 inch in width. Spread evenly over sheet pan. Spray with avocado oil and then season with salt. Place in 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for about 10-15 minutes. Watch closely towards the end of cooking as they can burn rather quickly. They should be golden brown and crispy when done.
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