Ingredients for - Instant Pot® Mexican Chicken Soup

1. Olive oil, or more as needed 1 tablespoon
2. Onion, diced 1
3. Garlic, chopped 5 cloves
4. Chicken stock 6 cups
5. Whole skinless, boneless chicken thighs 2 pounds
6. Black beans, drained and rinsed, or more to taste 1 (15 ounce) can
7. Fire-roasted tomatoes 1 (14.5 ounce) can
8. Chopped green chilies 1 (4 ounce) can
9. Diced carrots 1 cup
10. Diced celery 1 cup
11. Salt 2 teaspoons
12. Cumin 2 teaspoons
13. Chili powder 2 teaspoons
14. Dried oregano 1 teaspoon
15. Adobo sauce from canned chipotles, or to taste (Optional) 1 teaspoon
16. Limes, juiced 2
17. Tortilla strips 1 (12 ounce) package
18. Shredded Cheddar cheese, or to taste 1 cup
19. Sour cream, or as desired ¼ cup
20. Avocado, diced, or to taste 1
21. Fresh jalapeno pepper, sliced 1
22. Hot sauce, or to taste 2 tablespoons

How to cook deliciously - Instant Pot® Mexican Chicken Soup

1 . Stage

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil, onion, and garlic. Saute until onion is soft and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add stock, chicken, beans, tomatoes, chiles, carrots, celery, salt, cumin, chili powder, oregano, and adobo sauce. Stir well. Close and lock the lid. Choose manual high pressure and set the timer for 17 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

2 . Stage

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

3 . Stage

Remove chicken and shred using 2 forks. Return chicken to the pot. Season with lime juice and adjust salt, if necessary.

4 . Stage

Ladle soup into bowls and top with tortilla strips, Cheddar cheese, sour cream, avocado, jalapeno pepper, and hot sauce.