Low Carb Chipotle Chicken Tortilla Soup
Ingredients for 5 servings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic, fresh
- 2/3 cup diced white onion
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 28oz can no-salt added fire roasted tomatoes
- 4 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 – 4 chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped and with the sauce from the can
- 16oz (454g) bag RAW cauliflower rice (see PRO-TIP below)
- juice from 1 lime
- pinch of sea salt
- 1 1/2 lb chicken breast, raw
- fresh cilantro
- sea salt & pepper to taste
- Garnish (not included in macronutrient calculations)
- crushed corn tortillas
- shredded Mexican blend cheese
- avocado
Steps
Step 1
Set the Instant Pot to the “Saute” function on low. Once it heats up, add the oil, garlic and onions. Caramelize for 2 – 3 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic. Then add in the chili powder and cumin to “bloom” the spices – get it super fragrant in the kitchen. Your kitchen should smell amazing! Then switch the Saute function off.
Step 2
Add the remaining ingredients – except for the chicken – to the Instant Pot. Give it a good stir and add a few pinches of sea salt & pepper to taste. Then, add the chicken breast and make sure they are completely submerged. Then, get cooking! PRO-TIP if you want some “crisp” to the cauliflower rice, leave it out of the cooking process and add it to the Instant Pot when you shred the chicken in Steps 3 or 4. Alternatively, you can buy frozen steamed cauliflower rice and just pour the hot soup over a serving of cauliflower rice when you’re ready to enjoy a bowl.
Step 3
SLOW COOKING INSTRUCTIONS: Set the Instant Pot to “Slow Cook” and place the lid on. Make sure the top is set to Vent and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, or 4 to 6 hours on HIGH. When the timer has just 1 hour remaining in the cooking cycle, open it and remove the chicken into a bowl. Use 2 forks to easily pull it apart. It should shred rather easily. Place the chicken back in the Instant Pot and cook for the remaining time.
Step 4
Garnish with fresh cilantro and season to taste with sea salt & pepper. You can enjoy a bowl with crushed tostadas (baked corn tortillas), avocado and even Mexican blend cheese. Note: Just remember to account for the added calories from those ingredients.
Step 5
Garnish with fresh cilantro and season to taste with sea salt & pepper. You can enjoy a bowl with crushed tostadas (baked corn tortillas), avocado and even Mexican blend cheese. Note: Just remember to account for the added calories from those ingredients.
Step 6
Enjoy!