Instant Pot Tortellini Soup

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Variations & Substitutions

Tortellini. I used cheese tortellini but you can also use spinach tortellini. Fresh tortellini is best but you can also use frozen. Kite Hill has a vegan version too! Spinach. I like to use baby spinach since it’s tender and crisp. Substitute with kale or arugula. Vegetable broth. Or use low sodium broth. Tomato paste. Tomato sauce will also work in a pinch. You can add a little bit of heavy cream to make it thicker. Parmesan cheese. Or use pecorino romaro or mozzarella cheese. Seasonings. I seasoned the soup with dried basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.

Step 3:Close the Instant Pot lid. Set the valve to “Sealing.” Cook on high pressure for 4 minutes. It will take a few minutes for the Instant Pot to come to pressure.

Cozy winter soup. The classic flavors of this savory Italian soup will warm you right up on a chilly day. Hands-off recipe. Making this soup in an instant pot makes it so much easier and you’ll have it ready with minimal prep time. Vegetarian and gluten-free.

Step 6:Stir in the fresh spinach carefully until it wilts. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

For deeper flavor, let the tomato paste cook with the veggies for a minute before adding the broth. This caramelizes the paste, adding a rich depth. If you like a thicker soup, blend a portion of the cooked veggies and broth before adding the tortellini. This adds a creamy texture without any cream. Use low-sodium vegetable broth so you can control the saltiness better. It’s easier to add more salt than fix an overly salty soup. When adding tortellini, make sure the soup is simmering to cook the pasta evenly. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. If using frozen tortellini, adjust the cooking time by an additional 1-2 minutes to ensure it cooks through without becoming mushy. Add the spinach right before serving. It wilts in seconds and retains its bright color and freshness better than if added earlier. After pressure cooking, let the Instant Pot sit for a minute before doing a quick release. This prevents the soup from sputtering out of the valve.

🍴Storage and reheating suggestions

Store leftovers with the tortellini separated from the broth and keep them in the fridge for 3-4 days. This keeps the pasta from getting too soggy when reheating. Reheat it on the stovetop over medium while warm.