Description
A flavorful soup inspired by the restaurant made with tomatoes, corn, jalapeño, garlic and tortilla chips that cook right into the broth, with optional chicken for extra protein.
Ingredients
1 tsp vegetable oil
¼ cup finely diced onion
1 small jalapeno, seeded and diced
5 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup frozen corn
1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes or petite diced tomatoes
1 tsp cumin
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp chili powder
1 chicken breast, cut into bite size pieces (optional)
50 grams (2 cups) corn tortilla chips
Kosher salt, to taste
Instructions
Instant Pot Instructions
- Turn Instant Pot to saute setting. When display says HOT add in the oil and swirl around. Add in the onion and jalapeno and saute for 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the broth and scrape bottom of pot so that nothing is sticking. Keep Instant Pot on the saute setting so it can start heating up the broth.
- Add in the corn, tomatoes, cumin, pepper, chili powder, chicken and tortilla chips.
- Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set SOUP button or LOW pressure to 3 minutes. When time is up let pot sit for 5 minutes and then move valve to venting. Remove the lid.
- Taste test and add salt to taste (it will depend on how salty your broth and tortilla chips are).
Slow Cooker Instructions
- Heat a pan over medium high heat. Add in the oil and swirl around. Add in the onion and jalapeno and saute for 3 minutes. Stir in the garlic for 30 seconds. Transfer to the slow cooker.
- Stir in the broth, corn, tomatoes, cumin, pepper, chili powder, chicken and tortilla chips.
- Cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours.
- Taste test and add salt to taste (it will depend on how salty your broth and tortilla chips are).
- Ladle into bowls and serve soup topped with your favorite toppings.
Notes
The tortilla chips go right into the soup. They soften and break down as they cook, adding corn tortilla flavor and helping to slightly thicken the broth.
Optional toppings: shredded cheddar, sliced green onion, cilantro, sour cream, lime wedge, avocado, extra tortilla chips
I like the Don Julio Lightly Seasoned Tortilla Chips best
- Category: Chicken, Soup
- Method: Instant Pot or Slow Cooker