Easy chicken tortilla soup that’s smoky, spicy, perfectly brothy, and undeniably comforting! Made in the Instant Pot for an incredibly flavorful meal with just 1 pot required!
6 servings
15 Mins
45 Mins
1 Hour
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 large sweet, white, or yellow onion, diced (1 large onion yields ~2 heaping cups chopped)
4 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder blend (NOT chili flakes, cayenne pepper, or pure chili)
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 (14.5-oz.) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts (organic, pasture-raised when possible // if vegan/vegetarian, sub more black beans)
1 (15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained (or sub 1/4 lb (113 g) more chicken)
4 cups chicken broth or stock (or store-bought // if vegan/vegetarian, sub vegetable broth)
1 tsp sea salt (plus more to taste)
1/2 – 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (from a can), minced
1 ½ – 3 Tbsp adobo sauce (from a can of chipotle chiles in adobo)
3 cups loosely packed chopped kale, chopped into bite-sized pieces
1 Tbsp lime juice
For Serving:
3 cups tortilla chips (slightly crushed)
1-2 large avocados (sliced or diced)
Thinly sliced radish (optional)
Lime wedges (optional)
Cilantro (optional)
For StoveTop:
For Instant Pot:
Baked or fried tortilla strips are traditional in tortilla soup, but you can used tortilla chips for ease.
388
13.5 G
57 MG
997 MG
37.4 G
11.9 G
29.4 G
Please note that these values are approximate and can vary based on factors such as specific ingredient brands, portion sizes, and any modifications made to the recipe. The information does not include optional ingredients.
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