Instant Pot Tortellini & Sausage Soup
Instant Pot Tortellini & Sausage Soup is a velvety soup loaded with tender tortellini, savory sausage, and kale, all brought together in a creamy broth.
Note: Made in a 6-qt Instant Pot
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
- 1 pound (454 g) Italian sausage
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon (2 g) Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.5 g) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (15 g) all-purpose flour
- 3 cups (710 ml) chicken stock
- 8 ounce (227 ml) can tomato sauce
- 9 ounce (255 g) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1/2 bunch kale stems removed and leaves chopped
- 1/3 cup (79 ml) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup (25 g) parmesan shredded
- 2 tablespoons (4 g) chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Heat your Instant Pot on Saute mode. Add the olive oil. When hot, add Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 4 minutes, crumbling as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in onion and cook for 2 minutes. Turn off saute mode.
- Add in the garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and flour. Whisk until combined. Let sit for 1 minute.
- Stir in chicken stock and tomato sauce. Deglaze the pot so there are no browned bits on the bottom of the pot.
- Pour in the tortellini.
- Close the lid of the Instant Pot and seal the vent. Pressure cook on high for 2 minutes.
- When done, immediately do a quick pressure release.
- Turn off the Instant Pot and open the lid.
- Pour in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Stir to incorporate.
- Add the kale and mix well. Wait for 1-2 minutes for the kale to wilt before serving.
Notes
- Chop all your vegetables and measure out spices before you start cooking. This helps streamline the process and ensures everything is ready to go when you need it.
- For the best texture and flavor, go for fresh tortellini found in the refrigerated section of your grocery store. It cooks more quickly and evenly compared to the dried variety.
- After sautéing the sausage and vegetables, be sure to deglaze the Instant Pot with the broth. This helps to lift any flavorful bits stuck to the bottom, enhancing the overall taste of your soup.
Nutrition
Calories: 547kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 23gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 1257mgPotassium: 490mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 528IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 156mgIron: 3mg
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