Recipe of Chicken Lentil Soup Instant Pot

Instant Pot&Reg; Chicken Taco Soup

Sprinkle the chicken on both sides with half the salt and pepper, and all of the turmeric.

Recipe Summary Instant Pot&Reg; Chicken Taco Soup

This recipe has no cream in it, but when blended, it takes on a creamy taste! The blending step is optional, but I believe it gives a better presentation!

Ingredients | Chicken Lentil Soup Instant Pot

1 small onion, diced

2 tablespoons butter

1 clove garlic, minced

3 cups chicken broth

1 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast

½ cup uncooked white rice

1 (10 ounce) can roasted tomatoes with green chiles (such as Ro-Tel®)

½ cup corn

2 tablespoons taco seasoning

½ teaspoon cumin

salt and ground black pepper to taste

½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add onion and butter to the hot pot. Cook and stir until fragrant and onion has softened, about 3 minutes, adding garlic during the last 30 seconds. Remove onion mixture to a small bowl. Hit Cancel. Add chicken broth, chicken breast, and rice.

Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

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

Add tomatoes and corn to the pot, along with shredded chicken. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 3 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in reserved onion mixture, taco seasoning, cumin, salt, and pepper. Add Cheddar cheese and stir until melted.

If desired, ladle soup into a blender and blend on high until mixture is creamy.

Info | Chicken Lentil Soup Instant Pot

prep: 15 mins cook: 40 mins additional: 10 mins total: 1 hr 5 mins Servings: 5 Yield: 5 servings

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