Vegan Tortilla Soup - Instant Pot

Here’s a simple simple and sumptuous option for a homemade, easy vegetarian tortilla soup that you can prepare with your instant pot in less than 45 minutes.

The first time I prepared this was a huge hit in my household. The consistency of the soup was close to chili with flavors coming from vegetables as well as spices. Although tortilla soups are traditionally Mexican, I have made some interesting changes to make it even more interesting, nutritious, and easy to prepare.

There aren’t very many special ingredients for this veggie tortilla soup and you can get it done in less than 45 minutes with the Instant Pot. With the cold wintery weather in full swing, a mexican soup like this hits the spot and makes a very good meal option too. With a full serving of protein from the beans and fiber from the vegetables, this vegan gluten free soup can be a meal replacement option.

As the name suggests, I topped it with crunchy tortilla chips and chopped cilantro before serving. The satisfaction that comes from the chewy beans and crunchy chips is something you have to experience yourself. Try it today and let me know how you like it. The procedure is rather simple when you use the Instant Pot to saute as well as pressure cook the vegetables and beans.

Ingredients

Black bean

Vegetables 

Vegetable broth

Corn chips

Chipotle seasoning

Canned tomatoes

Ginger and garlic

Spices and herbs

Beans that can be used in this recipe

I used black beans for this vegan tortilla soup. But the options are really open for this soup and there is no right or wrong choice in it. Red Kidney beans or lentils work equally good. I also plan to try other beans such as navy beans or lima beans and share the results with pictures.  If you come across an option that compliments other flavors from this recipe, I am very interested in hearing from you…:-)

Is tortilla soup spicy?

If you prefer the soup to be spicy, try adding jalapeno or chili powder when you add the spices to the sauteed onions. A spicy note could help during a cold wintery day, but be sure to check how spicy the jalapeno is, before you add it. Too much spice can be too dominating on other wonderful flavors. My family prefers a mild-medium spicy level and I can get the right balance with just a little cayenne pepper. 

Method 

Soak the dry black beans in warm water for 4 hours or more (overnight soaking is better).

Press the saute button on the Instant Pot and add oil to the inner pot, once it displays hot.

Add the chopped onions, jalapeno, and garlic. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes or until the onions are softened.

Add the soaked & drained black beans, and the vegetables: carrots, celery, corn, and canned tomatoes. 

Follow it up with spices: cumin powder, chipotle seasoning, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and chili powder. 

Add vegetable broth or water. Stir well to get an even mix.

Close the instant pot and press the ‘manual’ or ‘pressure cook’ button and cook on high pressure for 30 minutes, or press the soup button with the pressure valve in the sealing position. At the end of 30 minutes, let the pressure release naturally.

Vegan Tortilla soup is ready! Open the lid and ladle the instant pot vegan tortilla soup into individual bowls, and top with tortilla strips, and cilantro. Another delicious topping option would be thinly sliced avocados and Jalapenos based on your taste preference. 

 If this recipe interests you, look for similar recipes in my blog such as the

• Easy Broccoli Soup
• Jalapeno Hummus Recipe
• Creamy Spinach Soup Recipe
• Instant Pot Kale Lentil Soup
• Sprouted Quinoa Tomato Soup 

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Here’s the recipe details….

📖 Recipe

Vegan Tortilla Soup - Instant Pot

Uma Srinivas

Here’s a simple simple and sumptuous option for a homemade, easy vegetarian tortilla soup that you can prepare with your instant pot in less than 45 minutes.

5 from 8 votes

Print Recipe

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Soaking Time 5 hrs

Total Time 5 hrs 40 mins

Course Main Course, Soup

Cuisine Mexican

Servings 4 people

Calories 124 kcal

Equipment

• Instant Pot Duo Plus

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 1 - 14.5 oz canned tomatoes
• ▢ ¾ cup dry black beans
• ▢ 1 cup chopped celery
• ▢ 1 cup chopped carrots
• ▢ 1 onion
• ▢ 3 cups vegetable broth
• ▢ 1 cup of corn
• ▢ 2 jalapeno chopped
• ▢ 2 garlic cloves
• ▢ 3 tsp chipotle seasoning
• ▢ ¼ tsp black pepper
• ▢ ¼ tsp Italian seasoning
• ▢ 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
• ▢ ¼ tsp chili powder
• ▢ 1 pack of tortilla chips
• ▢ Salt to taste

Instructions

 

• Soak the dry black beans in warm water for 4 hours or more (overnight soaking is better).
• Press the saute button on the Instant Pot and add oil to the inner pot, once it displays hot.
• Add the chopped onions, jalapeno, and garlic. Saute for 3 to 4 minutes or until the onions are softened.
• Add the soaked & drained black beans, and the vegetables: carrots, celery, corn, and canned tomatoes.
• Follow it up with spices: cumin powder, chipotle seasoning, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and chili powder.
• Add vegetable broth or water. Stir well to get an even mix.
• Close the instant pot and press the ‘manual’ or ‘pressure cook’ button and cook on high pressure for 30 minutes, or press the soup button with the pressure valve in the sealing position. At the end of 30 minutes, let the pressure release naturally.
• Vegan Tortilla soup is ready! Open the lid and ladle the instant pot vegan tortilla soup into individual bowls, and top with tortilla strips, and cilantro.

Video

Notes

The nutrition values I show here are my best estimates. Please be sure to check your preferred nutrition calculator, if you are relying on accurate calculations in your diet.

Nutrition

Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 860mg | Potassium: 460mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 729IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg

Keyword Vegan Tortilla Soup, Vegetarian Tortilla Soup

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