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Chicken Tamale Soup with Avocado and Cilantro with limes

Chicken Tamale Dumpling Soup

Melissa
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American - Mexican inspired
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons oil divided
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ½ lbs. boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • salt/pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoon chiles en adobo chipotle peppers, minced
  • 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes 15 oz. can
  • 6 cups chicken broth divided
  • 1 cup masa harina
  • ½ cup shredded cheese
  • Favorite toppings Limes, sour cream, avocado, cilantro, extra cheese, etc. for topping

Instructions
 

  • Using saute function on multiple purpose cooker (Instant Pot), saute onion, garlic in 1 tbsp. oil until translucent and aromatic. Add chicken breasts on top. Season with with chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt/pepper.
  • Add in chili en adobo, canned tomatoes, and 5 ½ cups of chicken broth. Put lid on multicooker and set to high pressure for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix together masa harina, shredded cheese, ½ cup broth, and 3 tbsp. oil in a mixing bowl until combined.
  • Once multicooker is completed, release pressure manually for quick release. Remove chicken breast and shred with two forks, add back to soup. Switch to saute function. Once soup is boiling, drop about spoonfuls of (about 1 tablespoon each) of masa mixture into the boiling soup. Once all dumplings are in the soup, turn off saute function and allow to simmer for 5-10 minutes or until a toothpick is inserted into the dumpling comes out clean.
  • Serve with toppings.
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Nutrition

Calories: 369kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 31gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.05gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 1372mgPotassium: 623mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1220IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 151mgIron: 4mg
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