Instant Pot Italian Sausage Tortellini Soup

Set your Instant Pot to “Sauté” mode. Add olive oil and sauté the diced onion and minced garlic for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
Add the Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until lightly browned, about 4–5 minutes.
Pour in the tomato sauce and chicken stock (or dissolved bouillon). Stir to combine and scrape the bottom to prevent burning.
Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to “Sealing.” Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
Once the cooking cycle is complete, carefully quick release the pressure. Open the lid and stir.
Add the cheese tortellini and baby spinach to the pot. Switch to “Sauté” mode and cook for 3–5 minutes until the tortellini are tender and the spinach has wilted.
Stir in the heavy cream and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or Italian herbs as needed. Heat through for another 2–3 minutes.
Serve hot, sprinkled with grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy immediately.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Difficulty: Easy

For a more tomato-forward flavor, double the tomato sauce or add 2 tablespoons tomato paste.
Add a 28-oz can of diced tomatoes for a chunkier texture.
Include 2–3 cups of cooked, diced chicken for extra protein. Add raw chicken in step 4 and increase pressure cooking time to 8 minutes if using uncooked.
Swap spinach for kale, arugula, or other greens, and add fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme for extra aroma.