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    Instant Pot Chicken Tortellini Soup

    Published: Jan 21, 2022 · Modified: Dec 9, 2022 by Archana · This post may contain affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 24 Comments

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    Chicken tortellini soup is our favorite combination of chicken and pasta loaded with vegetables for a winner one-pot weeknight meal. We love the quick-cooking fresh pasta that can be stirred in hot soup and cooked instantly to make a flavorful meal that the whole family will enjoy.

    three bowls of chicken tortellini soup

    Looking for easy dinner ideas? This one-pot meal is hearty and perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. We love to make it with chicken but the recipe can be easily changed for a vegetarian diet - I have included some tips in the notes section of the recipe card.

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    • Fridge Cleanout Recipe
    • Variations
    • Ingredients
    • How to Make Chicken Tortellini Soup
    • Serving
    • Storing
    • Meal Prepping
    • More Soup Recipes
    • Recipe

    Fridge Cleanout Recipe

    Do you have half a bottle of pasta sauce sitting in the refrigerator? Or that bag of spinach you bought for salad and never got around to making it? This recipe is the perfect "clean out your fridge" recipe to use up some of those ingredients and make a satisfying meal. 

    ingredients for tortellini soup

    Love all the possible variations of this versatile recipe, including making it vegetarian.

    Variations

    1. Replace chicken with your favorite beans or diced potato. I love creamy cannellini beans. Just reduce the pressure cook time to 4 minutes.
    2. Use dry pasta. For the vegetarian version, pasta and beans can go together, and just adjust the cooking time to "half minus one "of the pasta box instructions. Remember to quick release.
    3. Replace water with half broth and half water.
    4. Enhance the flavors with your favorite fresh or dry herbs and fresh black pepper.
    5. Stir in your favorite cheeses to make it creamier.
    cheese, tortellini, spinach and parsley cutting board

    Ingredients

    • Trader Joe's Spinach Tortellini - usually found in the cheese section
    • Rao's Homemade Marinara Sauce - love how fresh it tastes and adds bright color to the soup
    • Lucini Olive Oil - for the authentic Italian flavors
    spinach tortellini and spinach on a cutting board

    How to Make Chicken Tortellini Soup

    • Set the Instant Pot to Saute mode and heat oil. Add garlic, onion, carrots, tomato sauce, chicken, salt, and 2 cups of water.
    • Give a quick stir. Secure the lid with pressure valve to sealing (photos 1 - 2).
    step one and two showing add ingredients to instant pot
    • Select the Manual / Pressure Cook (Hi) setting and adjust the cooking time to 8 minutes.
    • Allow natural pressure release. Open the Instant Pot, take the chicken out, and shred (photos 3 - 4)
    steps three and four showing shredding chicken
    • Set Instant Pot to saute(more) mode. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup for about 30 seconds (This is an optional step). Add tortellini and cook for 2 minutes (or follow the instructions on the package).
    • Add shredded chicken, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Add 1 cup of water for a more soupy consistency. Fold in spinach and bring the soup to a gentle boil (photos 5 - 8).
    steps five through eight showing adding tortellini, shredded chicken and spinach to instant pot

    Serving

    Serve hot with grated parmesan cheese and garnished with parsley. Serve sliced baguette on the side.

    Chicken tortellini soup in a white bowl

    Storing

    Leftover soup refrigerated for 2 to 3 days. To reheat simply microwave or reheat on the stovetop. The soup will continue to thicken as it cools down. Add some warm water or broth when reheating.

    Meal Prepping

    • This soup is a good meal prep recipe. After blending the soup add the shredded chicken to it and allow the soup to completely cool down. Refrigerate in an airtight container. You can also freeze it.
    • When ready to serve, reheat on the stovetop or in the Instant Pot on saute mode.
    • Bring the soup to a gentle boil. Add the tortellini and cook for 2 minutes or until the tortellini is cooked tender by following the package instructions
    • Add a cup of water or broth if needed.

    More Soup Recipes

    Here are some more easy dinner ideas with chicken that are healthy and make for delicious one-pot meals:

    • Chicken Tortilla Soup
    • Mulligatawny Soup
    • Flavor Bomb Chicken Coriander Soup
    • Easy and Quick Chicken Noodle Soup
    • Lasagna Soup
    • Chicken Mulligatawny Soup

    Recipe

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    three white bowls with tortellini soup
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    Instant Pot Chicken Tortellini Soup

    A delicious combination of chicken, vegetables, and pasta this easy soup makes for a perfect weeknight family dinner.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time35 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: Italian
    Servings: 5
    Calories: 317kcal
    Author: Archana Mundhe

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons garlic minced
    • 1 medium yellow onion diced
    • 3 carrots peeled and sliced
    • 1½ cups tomato sauce love rao's marinara
    • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs
    • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
    • 2 cups water
    • 10 oz fresh spinach tortellini
    • 1 teaspoon dried parsley or fresh optional
    • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
    • 4 ounces baby spinach or baby kale
    • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan optional

    Instructions

    • Set the Instant Pot to Saute mode and heat oil. Add garlic, onion, carrots, tomato sauce, chicken, salt, and water. Give a quick stir. Secure lid with pressure valve to sealing.
    • Select the Manual / Pressure Cook (Hi) setting and adjust the cook time to 8 minutes. Allow natural pressure release.
    • Open the Instant Pot, take the chicken out, and shred. Set Instant Pot to saute(more) mode. Optional step - blend the soup partially (about 30 seconds) for a creamier texture using an immersion blender. 
    • Add tortellini and cook for 2 minutes (follow instructions on the package). Add shredded chicken, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Add more water to bring the soup to the desired consistency.
    • Fold in spinach and bring the soup to a gentle boil. Press Cancel. Enjoy hot with grated parmesan. 

    Video

    Notes

    For Fresh Pasta's saute mode using the instructions on the pasta package works best as the broth is already hot.
    For dry pasta, use the pressure cook option. The general rule is to half the cook time on the package minus 1 minute. Quick Release. Then stir in chicken and greens. 
    Vegetarian Variation
    1. Replace chicken with your favorite beans or diced potato. I love creamy cannellini beans. Just reduce the pressure cook time to 4 minutes.
    2. Use dry pasta. For the vegetarian version, pasta and beans can go together and just adjust the cooking time to "half minus one "of the pasta box instructions. Remember to quick release.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 875mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 8925IU | Vitamin C: 17.4mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 2.5mg
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    Author: Archana

    Hey there! I am a techie turned recipe developer, cooking instructor, and food blogger. I love food and enjoy developing easy and healthy recipes for busy lifestyles. I live in New Jersey with my husband and two sons.
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    1. InspiresN says

      February 12, 2018 at 11:54 am

      Sounds delicious! indeed perfect for this weather!

      Reply
    2. Jeanine says

      February 12, 2018 at 3:37 pm

      What is the serving size for these nutrition facts? I'm trying to figure out what the calories would look like if I omit the tortellini. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Archana says

        February 12, 2018 at 3:40 pm

        This recipe is good for 5 servings. I used 10 oz trader joe's spinach tortellini.

        Reply
    3. Blogtastic Food says

      February 12, 2018 at 8:08 pm

      Yum! Looks super comforting and filling! Similar to a minestrone (:

      Reply
      • Archana says

        February 13, 2018 at 4:37 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    4. Amy Bacigalupo says

      March 27, 2018 at 6:28 pm

      3 chips water divided. Does that mean 2 cups in the original pot and one at the end?

      Reply
      • Archana says

        March 27, 2018 at 6:48 pm

        Yes!

        Reply
      • Archana says

        March 27, 2018 at 7:20 pm

        I will also update the instructions to make it clear.

        Reply
    5. PJ says

      November 05, 2018 at 1:19 pm

      If we use frozen tortellini, how does that adjust the cooking time?

      Reply
      • Archana says

        November 05, 2018 at 10:47 pm

        I would cook it on sauté for 3 to4 minutes

        Reply
    6. Christina says

      February 04, 2019 at 8:55 pm

      A hit in my house! Definitely will make again!5 stars

      Reply
      • Archana says

        February 06, 2019 at 8:52 am

        Thank you for the feedback Christina!

        Reply
    7. Jenn says

      February 06, 2019 at 10:44 pm

      Looks delicious. I don't have an immersion blender. Can I skip this step?5 stars

      Reply
      • Archana says

        February 06, 2019 at 10:46 pm

        Yes. You can also use back of the spatula to mash some of the veggies.

        Reply
    8. Swapnali says

      August 29, 2019 at 9:37 am

      Hi Archana,

      We loved this warm, delicious and comforting Chicken Tortellini Soup. It was perfect for our school lunch. Very filling indeed.

      Reply
    9. N Feibish says

      October 18, 2019 at 8:59 pm

      Can this be doubled?

      Reply
      • Archana says

        October 19, 2019 at 2:59 pm

        yes

        Reply
    10. SRao says

      March 12, 2021 at 9:21 am

      I, I mean WE, have been enjoying your meal plan and recipes. All of your recipes look so Beautiful! They taste even better! This soup was so pleasing to the eye and so nourishing for the family after a long day. Thank you!

      Reply
    11. Meg says

      March 28, 2022 at 4:32 pm

      I don't understand. Your recipe calls for 2 cups of water divided but in the comment below it says you add two cups of water at the beginning and one at the end for a total of 3 cups? Can you please clarify?4 stars

      Reply
      • Archana says

        March 28, 2022 at 5:15 pm

        Hi Meg, Sorry for the confusion. So yes I add 2 cups of water and then add more if needed. I have updated the recipe to make it more clear. Let me know if you have any other questions.

        Reply
    12. SRao says

      December 12, 2022 at 7:27 pm

      My son says “this is a genius recipe”!
      Thank you for sharing all of your delicious, easy
      And tip filled recipes! Always appreciate.5 stars

      Reply
      • Archana says

        December 13, 2022 at 2:32 pm

        Aww, he is so sweet. I am happy he enjoyed it. This soup is on repeat in my kitchen.

        Reply
    13. Mollie Lofthouse says

      January 03, 2023 at 8:14 pm

      Delicious Recipe!!! I added chicken stock and a can of diced tomatoes. I also shredded the carrot to make it a bit easier for my kiddos to eat.

      Reply
      • Archana says

        January 04, 2023 at 3:38 pm

        Thank you, Mollie! I love the addition of shredded carrots.

        Reply

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