Check out this simple soup recipe! It's the perfect way to curb your hunger pains. I love the flavor of this Instant Pot chicken Tortellini Soup - and I think you will, too!
When you're wanting something fast and simple - you can't go wrong with this. It's the perfect weeknight dinner that everyone is going to love.
Once the cold weather arrives, why not give your tummy something to warm up? A bowl of this simple tortellini soup recipe is sure to do the trick!
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Why you'll love this recipe
It just doesn't get any better than this. It's the perfect flavor of pasta and protein - all in one bowl.
- It's hearty and flavorful
- You can easily make and share with family and friends
- It's a quick weeknight meal that everyone will love
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Recipe Ingredients
Garlic clove - Garlic powder is a great option as well.
Spinach - Fresh spinach is great, but fresh kale is awesome, too.
Onion - Diced anion adds a great texture and taste. I like to use sweet onions.
Olive oil - Coconut oil is great as well.
Chicken broth - You can also use Instant Pot Bone Broth if you'd like.
Canned tomatoes - If you have fresh tomatoes, use them!
Tortellini - Buy them premade at the store! (save yourself some prep time!)
Balsamic vinegar - Adds a huge pop of flavor.
Chicken - Leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken works great.
Black pepper - To taste.
How to make Instant Pot Chicken Tortellini Soup
Gather up the needed ingredients to get started.
Step One: Add the chopped onions into the Instant Pot.
Step Two: Add the olive oil.
Step Three: Press the sautee button at normal for 7 minutes, and then add chopped garlic cloves into the pot.
Step Four: Add a warm cup of chicken broth.
Step Five: Add some of the canned tomatoes.
Step Six: Add a cup of tortellini and a bit of balsamic vinegar.
Step Seven: Add some chicken to the pot.
Step Eight: Add the black pepper and the spinach.
Step Nine: Stir, serve, and enjoy!
Variations
Add other greens - Spinach is great, but don't forget about kale and even bok choy.
Change up the pasta - Even though tortellini is the star of this soup, you can easily change it up and use other types and even use Spaghetti Squash or Zucchini Noodles
Recipe Notes
- The texture of the chicken matters! I think that shredding the cooked chicken and adding it is the best texture with the rest of the ingredients.
- You can buy tortellini that is cheese-filled or other types of filling to easily change up the flavoring as well.
How to serve
The best way to serve soup is to pair it up with toppings and side dishes. Adding a side salad or a nice piece of crunchy bread would be my top suggestions!
You can also check out What to Serve With Chicken Soup for 20 more easy ideas.
Recipe FAQs
I don't recommend freezing tortellini soup. The pasta can change its texture and become mushy.
This doesn't mean that you can't freeze all soups because some of my favorite soups, like Butternut Squash Soup or Chicken Noodle Soup can be frozen just fine.
Even though I don't recommend freezing this soup, you can store the leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
To reheat, you can put them in the microwave or low and slow on the stove.
You can add Instant Pot Cauliflower Rice for texture, chili flakes or red pepper flakes for spice, and even more veggies!
Instant Pot Soup Recipes
Here are some of my other favorite soup recipes that I think you'll like as well. You can never have too many soups to choose from!
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Instant Pot Chicken Tortellini Soup
Ingredients
- 1 garlic clove chopped
- 1 cup spinach chopped
- ¼ onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup canned tomatoes
- 1 cup tortellini
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup chicken
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
Instructions
- Add the chopped onions into the Instant Pot.
- Add the olive oil.
- Press the sautee button at normal for 7 minutes, and then add chopped garlic cloves into the pot.
- Add a warm cup of chicken broth.
- Add ¼ cup of canned tomatoes.
- Add a cup of tortellini and 1 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar.
- Add 1 cup chicken to the pot.
- Add the black pepper and the spinach.
Nutrition
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Notes
- The texture of the chicken matters! I think that shredding the cooked chicken and adding it is the best texture with the rest of the ingredients.
- You can buy tortellini that is cheese-filled or other types of filling to easily change up the flavoring as well.
How does this soup get hot? The only places I see any heat involved in this recipe are to cook the on sauté for 7 minutes and later to add warm chicken broth. I don’t even see where the tortellini get cooked. What am I missing?
Is the tortellini dried or fresh? Thanks for the clarity on this.
Diana
You can use either. Fresh tortellini will cook very quickly, while dried tortellini might need a little longer to be fully cooked.
Is any of this cooked under pressure, or is it just boiled using the sauté mode? How long do you cook it to make sure the tortellini are done? Thank you. Your recipes are always tasty.
No need to cook it under pressure. I would refer to the instructions on your tortellini to make sure they are in the hot broth long enough to be heated through. And thank you!