Instant Pot Cuban Chicken Soup Recipe (Sopa De Pollo)
Made with chicken, noodles, vegetables, and spices, this easy-to-make Instant Pot Cuban Chicken Soup comes together in under 30 minutes. Try my easy recipe here.
Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts 500 g
- ½ cup chopped onions
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 cup cubed carrots cut into ¼ inch cubes
- 1 cup cubed potatoes cut into ½ inch cubes
- 1 piece corn cut into 4
- 5 cups chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 whole bay leaf
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
- 2 ounces dried angel hair pasta noodles
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Press SAUTE button on the instant pot.
- Add olive oil to the pot.
- Once the oil is hot, arrange chicken breast in the pot in a single layer.
- Brown the chicken by searing for 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside on a plate.
- Add onions and garlic to the pot and saute for 3-4 minutes until the onions start to brown.
- Add carrots, potatoes, and corn and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Now add broth, oregano, cumin powder, turmeric powder, chili powder, bay leaf, salt, and pepper powder, and stir until combined.
- Place the chicken breasts back into the pot and close the lid.
- Set the valve to the sealing position.
- Press CANCEL and then press PRESSURE COOK.
- Set the timer to 8 minutes at high pressure.
- Once the timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
- Release the remaining pressure manually and open the lid.
- Discard the bay leaf and take out the chicken breasts on a chopping board using a pair of tongs.
- Shred the chicken using a fork.
- Note - If using bone-in chicken, discard the bones after shredding the meat.
- Add the shredded chicken back to the pot.
- Press SAUTE button once again.
- Add pasta noodles and lime juice to the pot.
- Cook for 6-7 minutes or until the noodles soften.
- Transfer the soup to serving bowls. Garnish with chopped scallion (green onions) and serve hot.
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Notes
Add other vegetables like pumpkin, sweet potatoes, butternut squash, etc., to this soup.
Add a dash of hot sauce or Sriracha for a spicier soup.
If you are not planning to serve the soup immediately, don’t add noodles. Noodles must be added just before you serve the soup; otherwise, they will soak up the broth and become soggy.
If you can access Sazon (a Cuban spice mix), add a sachet for a traditional Cuban flavor.
You can use bone-in chicken pieces instead of boneless chicken for a more decadent soup.
Nutrition
Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 52mg | Sodium: 1028mg | Potassium: 448mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3649IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
