🍗 What Makes This Recipe So Good
Chicken tortilla soup is undeniably delicious in its own right, but there’s something about making it in an Instant Pot that makes it taste even better. The pressure cooking method does kind of force all the ingredients to meld together, and much faster than on the stovetop. The ingredients do deserve some recognition, though. Garlic and onions, crushed tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, oregano, black beans, corn, green chiles, chicken, sour cream. Every bite is guaranteed full of flavor. Prep for this recipe is super easy. There’s really not much you have to do in advance. Slice a chicken breast in half. Chop an onion. Set the sour cream out on the counter. Rinse the black beans. Cook some corn kernels. Easy! It’s a one-pot meal. Need I say more? If you’re new to 40 Aprons, welcome! I’m Cheryl, and I’m a big fan of one-pot meals, one-pan meals, skillet meals, whatever means I don’t have to use (and clean) a hundred dishes and utensils. I call them my “one-dish wonders” and I’ve developed quite a few, so be sure to check them all out!
👩🏼‍🍳 Chef’s Tips
Cold dairy can curdle or separate when it’s added to hot liquids because the temperature shock makes it warm up too quickly. Since the sour cream is the very last ingredient added, it could easily make or break your entire batch of Instant Pot chicken tortilla soup. Let it come to room temperature before adding it to the mixture, and don’t just dump it in there! Be sure to let the soup and the Instant Pot cool a little first. I recommend using a low-sodium chicken stock so you can really control the saltiness of the soup. When I make it myself, I use regular chicken stock, but I know some people are sensitive to salt or have dietary needs that require low-sodium meals. For really flavorful, nutrient-rich Instant Pot chicken tortilla soup, use a homemade bone broth instead! It’s super easy to do, and you can make your bone broth in the Instant Pot, the Crockpot, or on the stove. Deglazing the Instant Pot before pressure cooking isn’t just important – it’s mandatory. When you stir in the chicken stock, be sure to scrape the bottom of the Instant Pot insert with your spoon or silicone spatula. If there are any pieces of sautéed onion or garlic stuck to the bottom of the insert, you have to scrape them up or they’ll cause a burn notice that stops the cooking process.
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