About this Vegetarian Tortellini Soup in Instant Pot
My midweek meals are all about quick and easy recipes. Just like this best vegetarian sausage tortellini soup, Instant Pot Mexican Quinoa, or Palak Paneer, this dish requires minimal prep and is mostly hands-off. I love using my Instant Pot to whip up this quick weeknight tortellini soup with spinach in under 30 minutes. If you don’t own a pressure cooker, you can easily make it in a Dutch oven on the stovetop with a bit of supervision. Hearty Comfort food in a bowl ready, almost effortlessly.
Ingredients You’ll need
This recipe for Instant Pot Tortellini Soup is pretty much straightforward and you will need only a handful of Ingredients. Now, I use fresh or frozen tortellini to make this vegetarian tortellini soup regularly.
What is Tortellini Soup?
Tortellini soup is a creamy pasta soup made with stuffed cheese tortellini, tomatoes, vegetables, and herbs. I love using ricotta and cheese tortellini or three-cheese tortellini. For a vegan option, use vegan cheese tortellini.
Got leftover tortellini?
I love using it for quick and easy midweek meals! You can try dishes like Mediterranean tortellini salad, an easy pasta bake with tortellini, or tomato and vegetarian tortellini soup. For a heartier option, make sausage and tortellini soup with vegan sausages or go for vegetarian tortellini soup with spinach and mushrooms. Costco’s Ricotta and Spinach Tortellini is always on my shopping list. It’s perfect with vegan coriander pesto or basil pesto, and the kids love it for school lunches!
Fresh tortellini: Ricotta and spinach tortellini, three-cheese tortellini, or vegan cheese tortellini. Oil: Olive oil or any neutral oil. Garlic cloves: Minced or garlic paste. Onion, celery, carrot: I use this basic mirepoix soup base for my tortellini vegetable soup Tomatoes: A can of Diced or fire-roasted tomatoes is best in the recipe. Alternatively use tomato paste. Spinach: I use Fresh spinach. Use Frozen spinach or kale as an alternative. Cream: Heavy or double cream adds the creaminiess. For a vegan alternative, use a vegan cream. Italian seasoning: Homemade or store-bought. I have mentioned the proportions to make it at home in the recipe card below. Vegetable broth or stock :Adds flavor Salt & pepper to taste. Optional veggies: Consider green beans, mushrooms or potatoes Optional herbs: Fresh basil
How to make Instant Pot Tortellini Soup with fresh or frozen tortellini?
To make Tortellini Soup in the Instant Pot, I start by heating the pot on sauté mode and adding oil. I sauté the onion and garlic until soft, then add celery and carrots. Next, I stir in tomatoes, vegetable stock, and Italian seasoning, and pressure cook on high for 1 minute. After a quick release, I add tortellini and cook for 3 more minutes on sauté. Finally, I stir in cream and spinach, let the spinach wilt, and serve the soup topped with cheese and optional red pepper flakes. Total Time Taken for this dish is 25 minutes which includes Prep Time, Pressure Build Up Time, and Cook Time.
How to make Vegan Tortellini soup?
Follow the same method, but use vegan cheese tortellini and vegan cream. You can find vegan tortellini in the fridge section of most supermarkets.
What to serve with Tortellini Vegetable Soup?
This soup is delicious on its own, but you can serve it with homemade garlic knots or easy white soda bread without yeast to soak up the broth. A simple cucumber raita can also help cool down any spicy flavors.
How to tell if tortellini has gone bad?
Check for a sour smell, discoloration, or a slimy texture. If you notice any of these signs, it’s best to discard the pasta.
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