Easy Mexican Tortilla Soup

Tender shredded chicken simmered in a Mexican tomato broth and topped with fresh lime and avocado, this quick soup is perfect for families!

Course Main Course, Soup

Cuisine Mexican, southwest

Keyword gluten free tortilla soup, instant pot tortilla soup, keto tortilla soup, low carb tortilla soup

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 436kcal

Author Tessa

3 tablespoons avocado oil
1 medium onion rough chop
4 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon Fiesta Chile Powder a salt-free seasoning found in most bulk spice sections Regular chili powder is fine too
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon sea salt start with a teaspoon, will depend on broth you use, mine has no salt, add to taste.
4 cups chicken broth or bone broth
14 ounce can diced tomatoes or sauce I puree mine first for my picky kids, using my immersion blender!
2 pounds boneless chicken thighs or breasts, chopped into bite sized pieces (or for a vegetarian version, sub 2 cans pinto or black beans)
1 tablespoon lime juice

lime wedges, shredded cabbage, chopped fresh cilantro, grated cheese (sharp cheddar, feta, cotija, and Daiya are all good , avocado, hot sauce, tortilla chips or crispy tortillas!

Press 'saute' on you Instant Pot, and add the avocado oil to preheat
While it preheats, in a blender, puree the onion, the tomatoes, the garlic, and the spices.
Pour mixture into the hot oil, and sauté for for 5-7 minutes to thicken slightly, stirring occasionally. It will sputter a bit (water and oil), so put your lid slightly askew on the top if it is an issue for you.
Pour in the broth,, and add the sea salt and the chicken.
Lock on your lid, set Instant Pot to 'manual' or 'pressure cook' for 8 minutes.
When time completes, press cancel and let it natural release for 5-10 minutes. Release the pressure the rest of the way, remove chicken to shred (if you didn't first chop it up) with two forks (or with a whisk right in the pot).
Add in the lime juice, and taste the broth to make sure there is enough salt for your tastes, add the chicken back in, and top each bowl with desired garnishes!

Please refer to post for lots of garnishing/serving ideas! As well as direction for homemade crispy tortilla chips!