(cut into cubes)(for broth) and approx. ½ cup13 minutes

Tortilla Soup

By Giovanna Ronci

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4 Servings

Tortilla Soup
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Recipe Details

Total Time: 13 Minutes

Cooking Technique: Saute

Cuisine: Mexican

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp avocado oil (for broth) and approx. ½ cup
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ white onion
  • 5 tomatoes
  • 2 Pasilla chiles, deseeded
  • 1 ½ L chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 chicken bouillon cubes or other seasoning
  • 3 tortillas
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Diced avocado
  • Pasilla chiles (deseeded, cut into thin strips and fried)
  • Panela cheese (cut into cubes), to taste
  • Sour cream, to taste
  • Totopos (tortillas cut into strips, fried and crispy)
  • Pork crackling, cut into small pieces

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place the stainless steel inner pot inside the Instant Pot®. Press the option Saute and set the time to 5 Minutes .
  2. Add a little avocado oil, sauté the garlic and onion until the onion turns translucent.
  3. Then add quartered tomatoes along with the Pasilla chiles (deseeded), salt and pepper.
  4. Add the chicken broth, chicken seasoning, and a handful of fried tortilla strips. Continue cooking until time ends.
  5. Pour contents of the Instant Pot® into a blender and purée until smooth and uniform.
  6. Return mixture to Instant Pot®. Close and lock the Instant Pot® lid. Make sure the steam release handle is turned to Sealing.
  7. Press Soup/Broth , pressure level High , and set time to 8 Minutes . (Add chicken broth if mixture is too thick).
  8. When done, press Cancel and let the pressure release naturally. It will be ready when the float valve drops into the lid.
  9. Serve and garnish with small amount of each topping or place toppings on table for self-serving.

About the chef

Giovanna Ronci

Giovanna Ronci

Giovanna Ronci is a chef and culinary content creator known for her passion for homemade, fresh, and innovative recipes. She draws from her deep connection to Mexican flavors and tradition, bringing these influences to her various culinary projects. Giovanna is also an author, with her upcoming book in collaboration with Luz Colsa, Be Our Guest, set to launch in November 2024, where she will continue to share her love for food with a focus on bringing people together through delicious, thoughtfully crafted meals.

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