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Instant pot Chicken Tortilla soup (Whole30/Paleo)

Jennifer Hall
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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6

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.
Keyword chickentortillasoup, instantpot, Paleo, tortillasoup, whole30
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