Instant Pot Tortilla Quinoa Soup
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.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 3 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
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- 2 tsp olive oil ( skip If you want the recipe plant- based)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 7 cups low sodium vegetable stock
- 3/4 cup white quinoa, rinsed and drained
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup cooked corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- salt to taste
- 1 tbsp taco seasoning
- juice, 1 lime
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- optional: 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, or more for extra spicy
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 cups Tortillas chips
- For garnish
- avocado, tortilla strips, cilantro, green onion, or toppings of choice
Instructions
- 1
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 .
- 2
Close the lid.Cook on high pressure for 3 minutes, then do a quick release of the pressure.
- 3
Stir and add cilantro , lime juice Ladle into bowls then top with crispy tortilla chips ,jalapeno, cilantro and avocado. Serve and enjoy!
- 4
In a large pot over medium-high heat, add olive oil.
- 5
Add in yellow onion and saute until translucent (about 3-4 mins).
- 6
Put garlic cloves and cook for 1 more minute.
- 7
Add in bell pepper and cook for another minute.
- 8
Top with diced tomatoes, vegetable stock, quinoa, black beans and corn.
- 9
Add in spices and bring soup to a boil.
- 10
Once boiling, cover with lid and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 11
Remove lid and simmer for an additional 20 minutes.
- 12
Top with lime juice, cilantro and cayenne if using.
- 13
Add to bowls and sprinkle with toppings of choice.