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Creamy Instant Pot Tuscan Tortellini Soup

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A quick and easy creamy Tuscan tortellini soup made in the Instant Pot, featuring garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and cheese tortellini for a comforting homemade dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 12 ounces (340 grams) cheese tortellini, fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
  • 4 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 4 cups (960 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Set Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ and heat olive oil. Add chopped onion and cook 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant, careful not to burn.
  3. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and optional red pepper flakes. Cook 1 minute to blend flavors.
  4. Pour in chicken broth, scraping browned bits from bottom to prevent burning.
  5. Seal Instant Pot lid and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
  6. Perform quick pressure release, open lid, and stir in cheese tortellini and fresh spinach.
  7. Add heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir gently and use ‘Sauté’ function for 3-4 minutes until tortellini is tender and soup is creamy and slightly thickened.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Notes

Use fresh cheese tortellini for best texture. If using dry-packed sun-dried tomatoes, rehydrate in warm water before chopping. Avoid overcooking tortellini by adding it after pressure cooking. Stir gently when adding cream and cheese to prevent curdling. Soup thickens if left on ‘Keep Warm’ for a few minutes. For vegetarian version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth. For dairy-free, use coconut milk and vegan cheese alternatives.

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Keywords: Instant Pot, Tuscan soup, tortellini soup, creamy soup, easy dinner, comfort food, cheese tortellini, spinach soup

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