Chicken tortilla soup cooks fast in the Instant Pot.

The tomato-y broth is lighter than chili, yet hearty enough to enjoy as a meal on its own.

This version is amped up with corn and beans, too.

A white bowl of pressure cooker tortilla soup with a spoon and grey patterned linen napkin to the left. The top right corner has a partial view of a second bowl of the same soup.

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This soup is so hearty, its filling enough to enjoy as a standalone meal.

(Theyre always in season that way, after all!)

Stir in the green chilies, black beans, corn, tomatoes, and chicken.

A white bowl with Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup inside. A red broth with fried tortila strips, shredded chicken, chopped cilantro, shredded cheese and slices of avocado are visible in the bowl. A slice of lime is next to the avocado on the edge of the bowl. A partial view of a second bowl with the same soup inside is in the upper right corner. A white container has fried tortilla strips inside in the top left. A linen with a grey pattern is in partial view to the left of the bowl. A stem of cilantro is to the right of the bowl.

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Cancel the Saute program to reset your pressure cooker.

Place the lid on the pressure cooker.

ensure the pressure regulator is set to the Sealing position.

An instant pot is sitting on a kitchen counter and the lid is off. The screen says “On”.

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choose the Pressure Cook or Manual setting and set the cooking time for 10 minutes at high pressure.

(The pot will take about 15 minutes to come up to pressure before the cooking program begins.)

Preheat a toaster oven, air fryer, or oven to 350F.

Chopped onions are being sauteed in the bottom of an instant pot along with green chilies. A wooden spoon is resting against the pot.

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Pour the oil into a bowl large enough to toss the tortilla strips.

Cut the tortillas into 1/4-inch strips, then toss them in the bowl with the oil.

Set aside to cool.

Inside of an instant pot with a green broth for the best instant pot chicken tortilla soup. A wooden spoon is also inside the pot.

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The pot will default to its Keep Warm setting.

Once the pressure has released, initiate the pot.

Use tongs to transfer the cooked chicken to a cutting board.

An open instant pot with pressure cooker tortilla soup inside. A golden broth with corn kernals is visible and a wooden stirring spoon is resting on the left side.

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Taste for seasoning, adding more salt if you like.

Ladle the soup into bowls.

Top each bowl with shredded cheese, sliced avocado, and cilantro.

An instant sitting on a kitchen island. The pot is on and 10 minutes are displayed on the screen.

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Serve with wedges of lime and tortillas alongside.

Yellow corn tortillas are stacked and sliced vertically into small strips.

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Strips of yellow corn tortillas or in a metal bowl and coated with oil to make easy instant pot chicken tortilla soup.

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Close up view of the instant pot venting knob for easy instant pot chicken tortilla soup.

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Horizontal photo of the inside of an open instant pot with the best instant pot chicken tortilla soup inside.

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A side view of a shallow bowl with shredded chicken, corn kernals and black beans for easy instant pot chicken tortilla soup.

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