Instant Pot Chicken Avocado Lime & Cilantro Soup proves that even soup can be a fresh, light meal.
Instant Pot Chicken Avocado Lime & Cilantro Soup
When you think soup, you probably think of something warm and comforting. Heavy and creamy might also come to mind. You probably didn’t think bright or fresh – but that’s exactly the flavor profile you’ll get from Instant Pot Chicken Avocado Lime & Cilantro Soup.
This Tex-Mex inspired soup includes some of your favorite burrito or taco ingredients. The base of this soup features chicken, rice, black beans, and tomatoes in a chicken broth. It’s hearty, and flavorful, but doesn’t feel heavy since a bit of lime juice brightens up the broth considerably.
The finished Instant Pot Chicken Avocado Lime & Cilantro Soup is topped off with freshly chopped avocado and cilantro – and this is the magic touch. Adding just a few fresh ingredients to this really changes the whole feel. Monterey Jack cheese and crumbled tortilla chips are optional toppings, too, and they really kick up the Tex-Mex feel of the soup.
The bright flavors also make this a perfect soup choice for warmer weather. Creamy, hearty soups aren’t what you crave when the weather is hot – but this is perfect!
Altogether, it’s reminiscent of a burrito in soup form! This Instant Pot Chicken Avocado Lime & Cilantro Soup pairs well with chips and salsa, a taco salad, or cornbread.
Don’t have an Instant Pot? This can also be made on the stove top!
And if you want to use your Instant Pot for more soups, then you’ll want to see my list of top Instant Pot Soup Recipes. There are plenty of options for every palate and maybe even every week of cold weather ahead!
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Instant Pot Chicken Avocado Lime & Cilantro Soup
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 can green chilies
- 2 lbs. frozen chicken tenders
- 2 - 32 oz. cartons chicken broth
- 15 oz. can diced tomatoes
- 15 oz. can black beans
- 2-3 Tbsp. lime juice
- ½ cup brown rice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Serving
- 2 avocados, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 2 Tbsp. cilantro, chopped
- Monterrey Jack cheese, for topping
- Crumbled up tortilla chips
Instructions
- Hit the sauté button and add olive oil, garlic, onion, and green chilies. Sauté for a few minutes until the onion has softened.
- Add chicken, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, beans, lime juice and rice.
- Set the manual cook time for 30 minutes.
- Do a quick pressure release.
- Remove the chicken to a cutting board, shred, and return the pot. Stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- When ready to serve, stir in the avocado and cilantro. Top with cheese and tortilla chips, if desired.
I made this last week – so good! Only thing I changed was using crushed tomatoes instead of diced because my daughter won’t eat chunks of cooked tomatoes.
This was a wonderful combination of flavors. I used jalepeno diced tomatoes and only had basmati rice. Both good subs. I recommend this quick and easy meal!
This is a great recipe! I made it for the second time today and I usually just add more lime and more rice to make it a bit thicker. I also throw in a ton of seasonings at the end to taste, it’s a fantastic as well as surprisingly quick and easy soup with accessible ingredients that I can eat for days. Thank you for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it, Lexi. And I like your ideas to pack it with even more flavor … yum!