Instant Pot Rustic Italian Tortellini Soup combines fresh veggies with cheesy tortellini all cooked in a creamy tomato broth. The Instant Pot makes it easy to make this delicious soup in just minutes.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Tortellini soup is a classic Italian dish that is both comforting and satisfying. It is made with a flavorful broth, tender tortellini pasta, and a variety of vegetables.
So, let your inner chef shine - you will have yourself a hot bowl of rustic goodness
- Easy to make: This recipe is so easy to make, even beginner cooks can master it. Simply add the ingredients to the Instant Pot and set it to cook. The Instant Pot will do all the work for you!
- Flavorful: This rustic italian tortellini soup is delicious, thanks to the flavorful broth, tortellini, vegetables, and Italian herbs and spices.
- Versatile: Serve as a main course or as a side dish. It is also a great soup to make ahead of time and freeze for later.
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Tortellini Instant Pot Soup Ingredients
All the savory flavors of Italy in one simple and mouthwatering dish.
Just throw all the ingredients into your Instant Pot, set it, forget it - and voila! In less than 30 minutes you will have yourself an irresistibly scrumptious dinner that will tantalize your taste buds.
- Pasta sauce - You can use any pasta sauce, jarred, canned, or even homemade fresh. Use any flavor you prefer.
- Italian Seasoning - Dried.
- Tortellini - Dried rainbow cheese tortellini, or any variety of dried tortellini you like.
- Basil - Fresh basil leaves.
- Tomatoes - I used whole cherry tomatoes, but you can use any you like.
- Water
- Garlic powder
- Cream cheese - Be sure to stir in very last, after you've depressurized the Instant Pot.
- Salt
- Pepper
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
How to Make Tortellini Soup
This rustic Italian tortellini soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold day. It is made with a flavorful broth, dry tortellini, vegetables, and Italian herbs and spices. Best of all, the Instant Pot makes it easy to make this soup in just a few minutes.
Start With Pasta Sauce
- Open the jar or can of pasta sauce and pour into the instant pot
Use Dried Tortellini
- Empty the 9 oz bag of dried tortellini into the pasta sauce.
Toss In The Fresh Basil
- Add the fresh, washed basil leaves to the pot.
Add The Tomatoes
- Add the cherry tomatoes, water, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to mix in.
- Secure the lid and set the vent to sealing. Select the pressure cook setting and cook on HIGH pressure for 7 minutes.
- When the cooking time is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes. Then, do a quick release of the remaining pressure.
- Open the Instant Pot and stir in the cream cheese so that it melts. Serve the soup hot and enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
Rustic Italian tortellini soup is popular all year round, but it is especially popular during the winter months. It's a hearty and warming soup that's perfect for a cold day.
Serve on it's own or with a salad or bread. It's also delicious with a dollop of sour cream or yogurt on top. Some of our recipes that pair well with this rustic Italian tortellini soup are:
Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
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Substitutions and Variations
Here are a few delicious variations when making this dish.
- To make a spicier soup, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
- Instead of whole cherry tomatoes, you can use canned diced tomatoes or fresh chopped tomatoes.
- You can also add chicken or sausage to the Instant Pot with the other ingredients.
Equipment
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making this instant pot cheese tortellini soup recipe.
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Storage and Reheating
- This soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- To reheat, simply thaw the soup overnight in the refrigerator, then heat it up on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Tips for Success
Here are a few tips for making this Instant Pot cheese tortellini soup recipe:
- You can use any type of tortellini you like. I recommend using dried cheese tortellini, but you can also use meat tortellini or vegetable tortellini. The instant pot cooks them up quickly!
- If you don't have an Instant Pot, you can make this soup in a regular pot. Cook dried tortellini in boiling water according to the package instructions, then drain. Mix all the ingredients together in a Dutch oven and bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the tortellini is softened.
- You can also use any type of tomato pasta sauce you like.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. I used dry cheese tortellini and the pressure cooker rehydrates and cooks it quickly. If using refrigerator fresh made tortellini, do not pressure cook it, as it's already re-hydrated. Cook the soup, then add the soft fresh tortellini and simmer 30 minutes.
Yes, you can make this soup in a regular pot, but it will take longer to cook. Simply simmer the soup over medium heat until the dry tortellini is cooked through and softened.
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Instant Pot Rustic Italian Tortellini Soup
Ingredients
- 24 oz Pasta sauce Use any variety you prefer.
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning dried
- 9 oz Tortellini - Dried rainbow cheese tortellini or any variety of dried tortellini you like.
- 1 cup Basil - Fresh basil leaves.
- 1 lb Tomatoes - I used whole cherry tomatoes but you can use any you like.
- 3 cups Water
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt more to taste as needed
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- 4 oz Cream cheese
Instructions
- Open the jar or can of pasta sauce and pour into the instant pot. Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning.24 oz Pasta sauce, 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- Empty the 9 oz bag of dried tortellini into the pasta sauce.9 oz Tortellini - Dried rainbow cheese tortellini
- Add the fresh, washed basil leaves to the pot.1 cup Basil - Fresh basil leaves.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, water, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to mix in.1 lb Tomatoes - I used whole cherry tomatoes, 3 cups Water, 1 teaspoon Garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Salt, ½ teaspoon Pepper
- Secure the lid and set the vent to sealing. Select the pressure cook setting and cook on HIGH pressure for 7 minutes.
- When the cooking time is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes. Then, do a quick release of the remaining pressure.
- Open the Instant Pot and stir in the cream cheese so that it melts. Serve the soup hot and enjoy!4 oz Cream cheese
Notes
- You can use any type of tortellini you like. I recommend using dried cheese tortellini, but you can also use meat tortellini or vegetable tortellini. The instant pot cooks them up quickly!
- If you don't have an Instant Pot, you can make this soup in a regular pot. Cook dried tortellini in boiling water according to the package instructions, then drain. Mix all the ingredients together in a Dutch oven and bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the tortellini is softened.
- You can also use any type of tomato pasta sauce you like.
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