Instant Pot Sausage Tortellini Soup
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
22 mins
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Servings
8 -
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Calories
465 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Instant Pot Sausage Tortellini Soup
Description
The recipe starts by browning Italian sausage in the Instant Pot along with diced onions and minced garlic, developing a savory base. Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper are added along with chicken broth, tomato puree, and crushed tomatoes to create a rich tomato broth. Cooking under pressure blends the flavors efficiently. After releasing the pressure, tortellini, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and baby spinach are stirred in and sautéed briefly so the pasta cooks through and the spinach wilts without losing texture.
This soup balances the spicy, meaty flavor of the sausage with creamy and bright tomato elements, complemented by tender tortellini pasta and fresh spinach. It serves well as a comforting main meal without requiring long preparation. Garnishing with extra Parmesan and fresh herbs enhances the presentation and flavor.
Notes indicate alternate slow cooker and stovetop methods, suggesting flexibility in preparation. The recipe recommends serving warm with optional garnishes for best experience.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 lb Italian sausage hot
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning dried
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 4 - 5 cups chicken broth reduced sodium
- 15 oz tomato puree (or tomato sauce if you can't get puree)
- 15 oz crushed tomatoes
- 9 oz tortellini 3 cheese, or chicken and herb variety, fresh, packaged
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese plus more for garnishing if desired, grated
- parsley for garnish - optional, or basil, fresh
Instructions
- Press the saute button on Instant pot. Add vegetable oil and heat until hot. Add sausage and brown, stirring and breaking apart into crumbles as it cooks.
- After sausage has cooked about halfway through, add the onion and cook another 3-4 minutes, until onion is soft. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Drain grease if needed, and return sausage mixture to the pot.
- Add Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and chicken broth, using a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the pot to ensure no browned bits are stuck on there.
- Add tomato puree and crushed tomatoes, and give it a quick stir.
- Cancel the saute function, and secure Instant Pot lid, making sure the valve is set to "sealing". Press the Pressure Cook or Manual button and use the +/- buttons to set the timer for 5 minutes.
- Once the timer beeps, let out the pressure by carefully moving the valve to “venting" to perform a quick release.
- When the pin drops, remove lid and set aside. Press the saute button once again, and add tortellini, spinach, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese.
- Stir and heat for about 2-3 minutes, or until tortellini is warmed through and they've floated to the top.
- Serve warm, garnished with a sprinkle of extra Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley/basil.
Notes
- For flavor and texture variation, this soup can also be made using a slow cooker or on the stovetop following outlined methods.
- Serve the soup garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley or basil to add brightness.
- Adding the tortellini, heavy cream, Parmesan, and spinach towards the end prevents overcooking and keeps ingredients distinct and tender.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8-
Amount Per Serving
Calories 465 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 465kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 920mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 825mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 991IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 155mg | 16% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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