Instant Pot Tortellini Soup With Sausage

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The origins of tortellini soup can be traced back to the rich culinary traditions of Italy, where tortellini is a beloved pasta variety. Traditionally, tortellini soup is made by simmering homemade or store-bought tortellini in a flavorful broth, often accompanied by vegetables, herbs, and meats. Our Instant Pot version of this classic dish offers a convenient and efficient way to enjoy all the deliciousness of tortellini soup in a fraction of the time, without compromising on taste or quality.

• PREP TIME10 mins
• COOK TIME40 mins
• TOTAL TIME50 mins
• SERVINGS4 people
• CALORIES583 kcal

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 to 1.25 lbs lean hot Italian sausage, casings removed, you may substitute with sweet Italian sausage
• 1 medium onion diced finely
• 3 to 4 cloves of garlic minced
• 15 oz can tomato sauce
• 4 teaspoons Better than Bouillon chicken stock base dissolved in 4 cups of hot water, or 1-quart, less-sodium chicken stock or broth
• 9 oz package refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 2 oz baby spinach, can add more if you like
• 3/4th to 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• Grated parmesan cheese, as required, optional

• INSTRUCTIONS:

  If you prefer a more tomato-ey flavored soup, feel free to double the tomato sauce. You can also add a couple of tablespoons of tomato paste or simply use a 24 oz jar of your favorite pasta sauce

  You can also throw in a 28-oz can of diced  tomatoes with juices if you prefer a chunky tomato tortellini soup.

   

   

  If you’d like to add chicken, you can add in about 2-3 cups of diced, rotisserie chicken in the last step, or add about 1 lb of chicken breasts/thighs in step 4 and increase the pressure cooking time to 8 minutes. After the cooking cycle has completed, you can shred the chicken and add it to the soup in the last step.

  Stove-top version: Use a heavy-bottomed pot or dutch pot, follow steps 1-4, bring the soup to a boil, cover the pot and simmer for about 10 minutes. Then follow steps 7-10.You can use fresh herbs in lieu of dried. Throw in a few sprigs of rosemary, and thyme in step 4. Finish off the soup with a sprinkle of fresh basil leaves.

  Nutrition values are calculated for a single serving. This recipe should yield about 4 servings. These are approximate nutrition values, if you rely on them for your diet, please use your preferred nutrition calculator.

   

   

  Measuring cup used, 1 cup= 250 ml, 1 teaspoon = 5 ml

  NUTRITION:

  Calories: 583kcalCarbohydrates: 46.8gProtein: 30gFat: 32.2gSaturated Fat: 6.4gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 2560mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 2.7gSugar: 8.9gCalcium: 74mgIron: 4mg