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instant pot tortellini soup served in a bowl with garlic bread and parsley on the side.
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Instant Pot Tortellini Soup

This easy, hearty and creamy Instant Pot Tortellini soup recipe is loaded with cheesy tortellini, veggies and fresh spinach.
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword instant pot creamy tortellini soup, vegetarian tortellini soup
Diet Vegetarian
Method Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 264kcal
Author Bhavana Patil

Ingredients

Garnish

  • grated parmesan optional
  • fresh parsley

Instructions

Instant Pot Instructions:

  • Select the SAUTE setting on Instant Pot. Heat oil, add onion, carrot and garlic. Saute till the onions are soft and translucent.
  • Switch off the SAUTE setting. Add the diced tomatoes, all the seasonings like dried oregano, basil, thyme, salt, black pepper and vegetable broth. Stir everything well.
    step to saute the onions, carrots collage
  • Close the lid securely, and turn the vent to "SEALING". Select the PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL (High Pressure) setting and set the cooking time to 1 minute.
  • When the instant pot beeps, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then release any remaining pressure before removing the lid.
  • Select the SAUTE setting, and add in the fresh tortellini. Stir and cook for 3-5 minutes or until they float to the top.
    step to cook fresh tortellini collage
  • Stir in the baby spinach after turning off the heat. The spinach will wilt with help of residual heat.
  • Finally, add the heavy cream, and give a quick mix. Adjust the seasoning at this stage.
    step to add spinach and heavy cream to the tortellini soup recipe collage
  • Sprinkle some grated parmesan cheese (optional) if desired and serve warm.
    creamy tortellini soup in the instant pot insert with a ladle full of soup

Stovetop Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrot and garlic. Saute till the onions are soft and translucent.
    Add the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth and all the seasonings. Stir everything well. Cover with the lid and simmer for 10 minutes.
    Add in the fresh tortellini. Stir and cook for 3-5 minutes or until they float to the top.
    Stir in the baby spinach and heavy cream after turning off the heat. The spinach will wilt with help of residual heat. Adjust the seasoning at this stage. Serve warm.

Notes

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 706mg | Potassium: 194mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5497IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 111mg | Iron: 2mg