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2 bowls of chicken tortilla soup sitting on a table next to a bowl of cilantro and a bowl of cheese

Healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup

Whether it's soup season or not, you've got to try this easy, healthy, and delicious Chicken Tortilla soup. It is loaded with veggies, spices and herbs, is chock full of protein, and is quick and easy to whip up. I hope you enjoy!
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Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 small onion
  • 1 red or green bell pepper
  • 1 small jalapeno optional
  • 3-4 garlic cloves finely minced or crushed
  • 1/2-1 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tbsp cilantro
  • 1 tsp salt + more for chicken
  • 5-6 cups organic chicken bone broth
  • 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce optional
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 14 oz can fire roasted tomatoes
  • 1 15 oz can black beans
  • 1-2 cups frozen organic corn

Soup Toppings

  • Greek yogurt
  • Organic cheddar cheese
  • Avocado
  • Siete grain free tortilla chips

Instructions
 

  • Turn your Instant Pot to "Saute" mode and allow to heat for a few minutes. While heating salt and pepper both sides of your chicken. Then add a generous amount of olive oil to the bottom of the pot. Once hot add the chicken thighs and brown for about 1-2 minutes on each side. Then remove from the pot.
  • Add more olive oil to the bottom of the pot along with the diced onions, pepper and jalapeno and cook until tender. Then add in the garlic and cook until fragrant.
  • Add in a touch more olive oil and the spices and allow them to bloom and become fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Add in the chicken bone broth, fire roasted tomatoes, black beans, and worcestershire sauce and stir to combine.
  • Add the chicken back to the pot along with juices. Place the lid on the instant pot, turn to seal. Then set to "Pressure Cook" mode on "High". Cook for 20 minutes. Then allow the pressure to release before removing the lid.
  • Remove the lid from the instant pot and use tongues to shred the chicken or break it into chunks. It should be so tender that it falls apart. Then add in the frozen (cooked) corn and stir to combine. Allow to sit for a few minutes before serving. Then top with your favorite ingredients. I recommend avocado, greek yogurt, and some raw cheddar cheese. Enjoy!