Instant Pot Chicken and Vegetable Tortilla Soup

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Servings: 10
Yield: 10 servings

Description

Boneless chicken thighs join Mexican-inspired vegetables and spices in this easy Instant Pot tortilla soup.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil, or more as needed
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 medium onion, diced
1 1/2 cups diced carrots
1 cup diced celery
5 cloves garlic, chopped
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn
1 (8 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
4 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 1/2 cups water
3 large red potatoes, chopped
1 medium lime, juiced, or more to taste
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground dried chipotle pepper
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup tortilla strips

Directions

1 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function; add olive oil. Saute green chilies and onion in the oil, 3 to 4 minutes. Add carrots, celery, and garlic; saute for 3 to 4 minutes.
2 Add chicken, black beans, tomatoes, corn, enchilada sauce, chicken broth, water, potatoes, lime juice, salt, cumin, chili powder, chipotle pepper, Cajun seasoning, black pepper, and oregano. Stir well.
3 Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 14 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
4 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove chicken and shred meat; return shredded meat to the pot. Serve with tortilla strips on top.