This easy, hearty and creamy Instant Pot Tortellini soup recipe is loaded with cheesy tortellini, veggies and fresh spinach.

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 10 minutes
  • Cook time: 10 minutes
  • Total time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6
  • Category: Soup
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 large carrots (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 15 ounce can diced tomatoes ((or 15 oz can tomato sauce))
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 10 ounces fresh tortellini (I used cheese-filled tortellini)
  • 2 cups baby spinach ((or baby kale))
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Garnish

  • grated parmesan (optional)
  • fresh parsley

Method

Instant Pot Instructions:

  1. Select the SAUTE setting on Instant Pot. Heat oil, add onion, carrot and garlic. Saute till the onions are soft and translucent.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. When the instant pot beeps, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes, then release any remaining pressure before removing the lid.
  5. Select the SAUTE setting, and add in the fresh tortellini. Stir and cook for 3-5 minutes or until they float to the top.
  6. Stir in the baby spinach after turning off the heat. The spinach will wilt with help of residual heat.
  7. Finally, add the heavy cream, and give a quick mix. Adjust the seasoning at this stage.
  8. Sprinkle some grated parmesan cheese (optional) if desired and serve warm.

Stovetop Instructions

  1. 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 8-10 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.

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.