Ingredients
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- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 serrano chili, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (28-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
- 3 cups of chicken broth (fish or vegetable broth work well, too)
- 1 cup water
- 1 (14-ounce) can black beans, rinsed
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ lime, juiced, plus lime wedges for garnish
- 2 pounds white fish (such as tilapia, Alaska pollock, cod or other favorite fish), cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream (optional, for a creamier tortilla soup)
- Tortilla strips or crumbled tortilla chips
Optional garnishes: Diced avocados, chopped cilantro, shredded cheddar cheese, sour cream or plain Greek yogurt, sliced jalapenos, scallions, lime wedges or tortilla chips
Instructions
- Add olive oil to Instant Pot and turn on Sauté function. Add onion and sauté for 3 minutes, stirring often. Add carrots, celery and serrano pepper; sauté for another 3 minutes or until vegetables are softened. Add garlic and seasonings (cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt and pepper); sauté for 1 additional minute, stirring often. Turn off sauté function.
- Add diced tomatoes, broth, water, bay leaves and beans; stir well. Put the lid on the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
- When Instant Pot reaches 5 minutes, turn vent carefully to quick release. While wearing gloves and taking care to avoid the steam, remove the lid.
- Turn on Sauté function again and add fish; cook for 5 minutes or until fish is cooked through. Add lime juice, stir well. If you prefer a creamier tortilla soup, add yogurt and stir well.
- Ladle into bowls and top with tortilla strips and other desired garnishes.
Notes
Equipment needed: Instant Pot, cutting board, knife, toaster or oven, baking sheet for toaster or oven, kitchen mitts, spatula, ladle
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: White Fish
- Method: Instant Pot