Instant Pot Tortellini Soup Recipe
This easy, hearty, and delicious Instant Pot Tortellini soup is loaded with flavorful Italian sausage, cheesy tortellini, and fresh spinach. It's like a cozy bowl of comfort, perfect for warming you up on cold winter nights! This creamy tomato tortellini soup checks all the boxes and is just what you need to warm up your belly.
Equipment
- Instant Pot DUO60 6 Qt 7-in-1
Ingredients
- 1 to 1.25 lbs Lean hot Italian sausage casings removed; can substitute with sweet Italian sausage
- 1 medium Onion finely diced
- 3 to 4 cloves of Garlic minced
- 15 oz can Tomato sauce
- 4 tsp Better than Bouillon chicken stock base dissolved in 4 cups of hot water or 1 quart of less-sodium chicken stock or broth
- 9 oz package refrigerated Cheese tortellini
- 2 oz Baby spinach add more if you like
- 3/4 to 1 cup Heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- Grated parmesan cheese optional
Seasoning Mix
- 1 tsp dried Basil
- 1/4 tsp dried Thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried Oregano
- 1/4 tsp dried Rosemary
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Kosher salt or to taste
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper or to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Sausage:
- Press the 'SAUTE' button on your Instant Pot and set it to 'NORMAL'. Once it displays 'HOT', add olive oil.
- Add the sausage, breaking it into crumbles. Cook until no longer pink and lightly browned. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the diced onions and minced garlic. Saute until the onions soften and turn translucent. As they cook, they will release the browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
Add Seasonings:
- Add the seasoning mix and saute for another minute.
- If there are any browned bits stuck at the bottom, deglaze the pot with 1/4 cup of chicken stock and scrape the bottom to remove the bits.
- Add the tomato sauce and remaining chicken stock. Give everything a good mix.
- Press 'CANCEL', close the lid of the Instant Pot, and set the valve to 'SEALING'. Pressure cook on high for 5 minutes. It will take about 15 minutes for the pressure to build up before the timer starts.
- Let the pot depressurize for 5 minutes naturally, then do a quick release of the remaining pressure. Once the silver pin drops, turn the knob to 'VENTING' and open the lid away from you.
- Press the 'SAUTE' button, set it to 'NORMAL', and bring the soup to a boil.
- Add the fresh tortellini and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes or until they float to the top.
- Stir in the spinach until it wilts.
- Add the heavy cream and mix well. Check the seasoning and adjust with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Dish out the soup and sprinkle grated parmesan on top if desired.
- Serve with grilled cheese sandwiches or homemade crusty bread.
Notes
- For a more tomato-ey flavor, feel free to double the tomato sauce. You can also add a couple of tablespoons of tomato paste or use a 24 oz jar of your favorite pasta sauce.
- If you like a chunky tomato soup, add a 28 oz can of diced tomatoes with their juices.