Instant Pot Tortilla Quinoa Soup

Author: Soniya Saluja

This Easy Vegetarian Instant Pot Tortilla Quinoa Soup Recipe has all the flavors you’d expect in a Mexican inspired soup! It is a delicious vegetarian, gluten-free version that is filled with fiber and protein – make it for a busy weeknight dinner or enjoy it as your weekly meal prep! This recipe requires just a few ingredients and an instant pot to make.

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Keyword: Tortilla Soup, Vegetarian Tortilla Quinoa Soup, Vegetarian Tortilla Soup

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 3

Total Time: 8

Servings:

6 cups

Calories:

Equipment

Ingredients

2 teaspoon olive oil skip If you want the recipe plant- based
1 medium yellow onion diced
3 garlic cloves minced
1 bell pepper diced
2 tablespoon tomato paste
7 cups low sodium vegetable stock
¾ cup white quinoa rinsed and drained
1 can black beans drained and rinsed
2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 cup cooked corn kernels fresh or frozen
salt to taste
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
juice 1 lime
1 teaspoon cumin powder
optional: ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or more for extra spicy
½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
2 cups Tortillas chips
For garnish
avocado tortilla strips, cilantro, green onion, or toppings of choice

Instructions

Instant pot instructions

Press Saute . When hot add olive oil, onion, garlic, bell peppers , black beans, corn and tomato paste , all the seasoning , vegetable broth and quinoa to Instant Pot .
Close the lid.Cook on high pressure for 3 minutes, then do a quick release of the pressure.
Stir and add cilantro , lime juice Ladle into bowls then top with crispy tortilla chips ,jalapeno, cilantro and avocado. Serve and enjoy!

Stove top Instructions

In a large pot over medium-high heat, add olive oil.
Add in yellow onion and saute until translucent (about 3-4 mins).
Put garlic cloves and cook for 1 more minute.
Add in bell pepper and cook for another minute.
Top with diced tomatoes, vegetable stock, quinoa, black beans and corn.
Add in spices and bring soup to a boil.
Once boiling, cover with lid and simmer for 20 minutes.
Remove lid and simmer for an additional 20 minutes.
Top with lime juice, cilantro and cayenne if using.
Add to bowls and sprinkle with toppings of choice.

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