Dinner for 7
Instant Pot Sweet Potato Tortilla Soup
$8.43for 435 minServes 7
Sweet potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, corn, and broth cook under pressure, then the soup gets crisp tortilla strips and toppings.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Onions, 0.2 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.26Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
 | Poblano and other fresh chiles, 1$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
 | Sweet potatoes, 1.25 lb$1.29/lb typical | 1.25 lb | $1.61Typical price |
 | Canned tomatoes, 28 oz$0.08/oz typical | 28 oz | $2.24Typical price |
 | Broth, 50 oz$0.07/oz typical | 50 oz | $3.49Typical price |
 | Canned chiles and chipotles in adobo, 2 oz$0.35/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.70Typical price |
 | Corn on the cob, 0.5$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.28Typical price |
 | Tortillas, 12$0.30 each typical | 12 | $3.60Typical price |
 | Avocados, 0.5$1.29 each typical | 0.5 | $0.65Typical price |
 | Blue cheese, 0.5 oz$0.80/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.40Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $14.75 | ||
Swaps
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap tortillas for pitaabout $0.25/each more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
- 35 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 7servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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$2.11 per serving$8.43 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1/2 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 jalapeño
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1 cans (28 oz) fire roasted crushed tomatoes
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo
- 1 1/2 cups sweet corn (optional)
- 12 corn tortillas
- oil for frying (optional)
- avocado
- cotija or queso fresco
- cilantro
Steps
- Set a 6-quart Instant Pot to sauté and heat 1 tablespoon oil.
- Cook the onion, garlic, and jalapeño for 4 minutes.
- Add the sweet potatoes, tomatoes, vegetable broth, chili powder, chipotle peppers, and corn.
- Cook at high pressure for 8 minutes, then naturally release pressure for 5 minutes.
- Cut the tortillas into strips.
- Fry the tortilla strips in hot oil over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes until crisp.
- Top each bowl with tortilla strips, avocado, queso fresco, and cilantro.
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