Instant Pot Tortellini Soup with Sausage

Instant Pot Tortellini Soup with Sausage is an easy weeknight meal the whole family loves.  Tender tortellini cooked to perfection in your pressure cooker. 

Ok, it’s a busy night, and you want something hearty yet quick and easy for dinner.  Well, here’s your answer.  Instant Pot Tortellini Soup with Sausage. It’s packed full of great flavor and can be on the table in about 30 minutes. 

This Instant Pot Recipe works for your family because kids and adults love the pasta and sausage combo.  For added nutrients, definitely include spinach or kale at the end! 

This soup really does have it all.  A savory, lightly creamy broth, cheesy tortellini pasta, and some veggies.  What’s not to like!

Also, try our other delicious family favorites like Instant Pot Macaroni and Cheese and Instant Pot Spaghetti. 

How to Make – Step By Step Instructions

You’ve got this. Let’s get started!

Step 1 – Brown Meat & Onions

Set your Instant Pot to sauté, add your oil (2 teaspoons), and start heating it.  Put your sausage (1 pound) in to brown it while breaking it into small chunks.  Add in the onion (1 chopped) and sauté for 3 minutes. 

Next, add in the garlic (3 cloves, minced) and sauté for an additional minute. Add in the thyme (1/4 teaspoon).

Step 2 – Add Zucchini and Tortellini

Now, deglaze the pot with your chicken broth (6 cups). This is important not to get a burn warning. Add in your zucchini (1 large), if using, and tortellini (1 16 ounce package). 

Cover the pot and secure the lid. Make sure the valve is set to sealing. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 0 minutes (zero). It should be at high pressure.

Step 3 – Chop Spinach

While the pot is coming to pressure, chop your spinach (1 cup) and warm up your dairy (1/2 cup).

Tip:  just heat the cream in the microwave for 30 seconds.

Step 4 – Let Recipe Come to Pressure

Once the Instant Pot comes to pressure, your timer will go off. Just let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes. Once done, move the valve to venting and remove the lid.

Step 4 – Add Parm, Spinach and 1/2 & 1/2

Finally, mix in the parmesan cheese (1/2 cup), chopped spinach, and half & half. Turn the pot back on to the sauté setting. In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and water and then mix into the pot. This will thicken the soup to a nice consistency.  

Once the soup is thickened, turn off the sauté function and turn the pot to the keep-warm function—salt and pepper the soup to taste.

Now it’s time to dip in, slurp up the delicious broth, and enjoy!

How to Modify for Young Kids

If you have a picky eater, take out some broth, tortellini, and sausage and serve them in a bowl by themselves. Cooked spinach and zucchini can be hard for them to handle. However, introducing new and different foods is always a good thing if you’re up for it.

Tips & Tricks

• You read that right; there are zero minutes of actual cooking time.  The pasta will fully cook as the Instant Pot comes to pressure and then releases pressure. 
• If using pork sausage, there is no need to add extra oil to cook it but do drain any grease after cooking. 
• You can make this soup vegetarian by omitting the sausage and adding whatever vegetables you like. 
• If you’re not a fan of zucchini, leave it out. Or, try adding mushrooms. 

Tools Used 

Here is what you’ll need for your Insant Pot Soup.

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Serving Suggestions 

This soup is wonderful with warm, sliced french or sourdough bread and a green salad. 

How to Store

Store any leftover Sausage, Kale Tortellini Soup in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 4-5 days. 

You can freeze any leftover soup, too! Simply cool completely, place soup in an airtight, freezer-safe container and place in the freezer for up to 3 months. 

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No matter what time of year, soup is just good!  And, when you can make it in your Instant Pot in just minutes, it’s an amazing and satisfying meal!  Try this Instant Pot Tortellini Soup with Chicken Sausage tonight!