20-Minute Instant Pot Tortellini Soup
This easy, delicious Tortellini Soup is hearty and satisfying. It comes together in less than 20 minutes and is packed with flavorful ground turkey, diced tomatoes, cheese tortellini, coconut milk, lemon and parmesan. Cozy up with a bowl of your new favorite easy weeknight meal.
Hello cozy soup. I gotta tell you, I’m the kind of person who can eat soup all year long. I don’t care what the weather is, soup is comfort and I love a good, classic comfort food. This easy and deliciously satisfying Instant Pot Tortellini Soup is one my favorites because you get all the goods in one place. Cheesy, creamy, hearty, filling and packed with veggies. The best of all worlds!
Let’s just say hearty dinner soups packed with flavor are kinda my thing, like my Instant Pot Lemon Chicken Soup, or my Healing Turmeric Lentil & Farro Soup that literally saved my life as a new mom.
There’s lots of veggies in this soup, but sometimes you want more greens to go with it. If that’s the case check out my favorite kale caesar side salad.
What makes this soup so special, you ask? Well, there’s a few things. One, it’s done is less than 30 minutes. For real, though. Start to finish, in 30 minutes or less, your hot, steaming soup will be on the table. Two, it’s versatile. Use whatever tortellini you like (I used cheese), any veggies you have on hand and make is a spicy or mild as you like! And three, it’s freaking delicious.
Key Ingredients for Instant Pot Tortellini Soup
- Tomato paste – great depth of flavor
- Fire roasted diced tomatoes – you can also use regular diced tomatoes but I love the fire roasted if you can find them
- Low sodium chicken stock – I use low sodium so I can control the amount of salt
- Fresh cheese tortellini – use whatever kind you like
- Coconut milk – make sure to use FULL FAT
- Spinach – fresh is best
- Lemon – brightens all the flavors
- Parmesan cheese – a must for serving
Step-by-step Instructions
This is one of those dishes that you pull out of your back pocket when you don’t have a lot of time but want something that the whole family loves.
Can I use dried tortellini?
Yes, but you will need to cook it for a little but longer under pressure. About half the amount of time it calls for in boiling water. So, if the package calls for boiling the dried tortellini for 12 minutes, you will pressure cook them for 6 minutes.
I can’t wait for you to try this recipe. I know you’re gonna love it as much as I do.
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Quick Instant Pot Tortellini Soup with Ground Turkey
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 Minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Description
This easy, delicious Tortellini Soup is hearty and satisfying. It comes together in less than 20 minutes and is packed with flavorful ground turkey, diced tomatoes, cheese tortellini, coconut milk, lemon and parmesan. Cozy up with a bowl of your new favorite easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 2 ¼ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 3 large carrots, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 (14.5 oz) can fire roasted diced tomatoes
- 2 cups low sodium chicken stock
- 1 (10oz) package of fresh cheese tortellini
- ¾ cup full fat coconut milk (or half and half)
- 2–3 large handful of spinach
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Instant Pot Instructions
- Turn on the sauté button on the Instant Pot and let it preheat for 2-3 minutes. Add the oil, onion, ground turkey, 2 teaspoons salt, pepper, garlic powder and oregano. Cook for 3-5 minutes, breaking up the meat while cooking. Add the carrots and garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Add the tomato paste, diced tomatoes and chicken stock and stir to combine. Add the tortellini and gently press them down until lightly submerged, do not stir in completely. Press cancel to turn off the sauté function.
- Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 2 minutes. When done cooking, quick release the valve. Open the top and stir in coconut milk, spinach, lemon juice and an extra ¼ teaspoon of salt.
- Serve hot with lots of parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.
Stove Top Instructions
- Preheat a large pot for 1-2 minutes on the stove over medium/high heat. Add the oil, onion, ground turkey, 2 teaspoons salt, pepper, garlic powder and oregano. Cook for 3-5 minutes, breaking up the meat while cooking. Add the carrots and garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Add the tomato paste, diced tomatoes and chicken stock and stir to combine. Bring soup to a boil. Once boiling add the tortellini and cook until tortellini cooked through, about 5-7 minutes (check package for cooking time).
- When done cooking, turn off the heat. Stir in coconut milk, spinach, lemon juice and an extra ¼ teaspoon of salt.
- Serve hot with lots of parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.
Delicious and easy healthy meal. I used half and half instead of coconut milk, skipped the tomato paste and added yellow squash instead of carrots and it came out so yummy. My picky eater of a 6 year old approved. He questioned it at first but after that first bite, he was in. Parmesan cheese is definitely a must. I’ll add the tomato paste, carrots and coconut milk next time I make it.
Thanks so much for this review! SO glad your picky 6-year old loved it!
One of the BEST and EASIEST tortellini soup recipes I’ve ever made. Loved it so much and will make again.
Hooray! So happy you loved it!
Absolutely delicious. Parmesan is a must 🙂
Thank you!
Laney, I’m finally writing a review after making this soup dozens of times. It is the BEST!! My kids love it. I love it. Win win. Also, it’s become my go to whenever I take someone a meal, and they ask for the recipe every single time! It never fails. Thank you for easy and delicious meals!
I’m so happy you all love it! And thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review!
This was a hit! Hubby and Son were very happy. I made it just as written other than I did not have coconut milk (used half and half), or fresh garlic (just used dried minced garlic). I added some fresh broccoli florets that needed to be used up. Used no salt crushed tomatoes as it was what I had. Even with these subs, it was delicious comfort food. Will make this again! Thanks for a great recipe!
Thank you and I’m so happy you love it!
This is our #1 favorite soup recipe!!! Thank you so much!
Thank you!!
I love this recipe as it is written, but my most favorite way is to sub Italian sausage for the turkey. It adds a bit more flavor and it’s so yummy! I also baked the gluten free sourdough loaf from Wildgrain to go along with it and it is like a cozy hug in a bowl. 🙂
Oh wow that sounds like the perfect meal!
This soup is delicious and comes together quickly. It is so flavorful and colorful. The family devoured it and asked for seconds!
Love to hear that!
Looks amazing but I don’t own an Instant Pot. Can this be made in a crockpot? LOVE your recipes and tips for products:)
K
Yes you could! I also have stove top directions!
Laney –
This recipe FLOORED my husband and me! You saved dance night with a recipe I could prep and he could finish up with the last 4 ingredients. This is our favorite recipe with ground turkey ever. Thanks so much!
Oh hooray!!! Makes me so happy!
This soup was absolutely delicious! I used the stove top method and it was still super fast and a wonderful meal on this chilly December night. Thank you, Laney for another easy,flavorful,delicious and nutrious meal!!
I love making it on the stovetop too!
This was just OK. Would have been better with turkey Italian sausage than ground turkey. This dish is probably better for kids than adults.
Sorry you didn’t love it. Feel free to switch it up next time.
Soooo good and came together in no time at all. With 2 littles, that is key. My 3yo is on a soup kick and this was awesome. I immediately forwarded the recipe to family and told them to make this soup asap. It’s hearty, comforting, delicious and easy to make- what a win! It even held well as leftovers by simply adding a little extra chicken broth. Can’t wait to make it again!!
Thank you so much Courtney!
Have never left a review on a recipe before but this on deserved it. Absolutely delicious! I did sub out the diced tomato’s for tomato sauce and it was still amazing. Filling, lots of leftovers, and will for sure be a staple in my kitchen! 10/10!!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review!
Such a delicious meal! The flavors go together perfectly and warmed us up on a cool Fall evening. Just shared the recipe with my mom and sister and they’re making it this week too!!:)
Thank you for sharing the recipe with loved ones!
Good afternoon Mrs. Laney
Thank you so much for sharing your recipes. I am so interested in making this good looking recipe, however, I don’t have an instapot. Instead, I have a regular old crockpot! Can I used that instead?
Thank you in advance,
R. Johnson
You could try, I also have very simple stove top directions!
This is a regular menu item for us. I’ve tweaked the recipe a bit so that it’s kidney friendly for my husband who is on restricted diet. I eliminate the turkey to lower the protein and eliminate the spinach to lower potassium but substitute zucchini. I use no salt added canned tomatoes, but am generous with oregano and garlic to help give it a little flavor boost. Who says a kidney friendly soup can’t be tasty? It can with Laney’s tortellini soup!
Oh this is great Cheryl, thank you so much for sharing and I’m so glad you were able to make it work!
Made this tonight and it is delicious! My family loves it. I accidentally bought frozen tortellini but it still worked fine via your stovetop method. Wow, what a great recipe. Can’t wait to make it again!
Thanks Michelle! So glad it still worked with the frozen!
It was a rainy day in Southern California and I thought this would be perfect for dinner! I decided to just make it on the stove since I had a time and it was delicious! Everyone had seconds! Next time I may add some red pepper flakes to spice it up a bit! I will be making this again! Thanks again for all of the wonderful recipes! This has been added to our family faves!!
What a perfect dish to make on a rainy day! Thanks so much for leaving a review 🙂
I made this last night using Impossible sausage instead of ground turkey, because it’s what I had on hand, and it was so good! I will definitely be making it again. I could see using any ground meat.
So glad that worked out!
This recipe is so good and comes together so quick! We love it so much!!
Thanks Amy!
This soup is beyond easy to many and even more delicious. It is my favorite way to use my instant pot now.
Thanks Katie!
Big hit! My husband loved it. We’re empty nesters, but can’t wait to make it when kids come home. The flavors molded so well together. Loved that I had most ingredients on hand. It’s a keeper.
Perfect welcome home dish!
Absolutely delicious!
Thank you!
This might be my new favorite LIBAD recipe! SO easy and so flavorful and delicious!
One of my favorites too! Thanks Audra!
SO SO SO delicious!!!! We swapped the carrots for mushrooms and added crushed red pepper 🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼
Ooooh Love the addition of mushrooms!!
Rave reviews from the whole family! Thanks Laney
Love to hear it!!
If you have have frozen tortellini do you cook it half the time in the instapot?
Thanks Kristi
I haven’t tested it with frozen tortellini so I can’t say for sure, but I imagine it would be about the same.
I had ZERO doubt that this would be bad- 🙂 ALL of your recipes are AMAZING !!!!! I recommend your site to EVERYONE !!! This soup was delicious and quick and easy !!! Thank you so much !!! Now I wish it would get cold here in Humid FLorida so I can keep making this weekly !!! LOL
Susan
Thank you Susan!! I appreciate you sharing my site to friends!!
This was delicious! Entire family of grandparents to kids loved it. We made it with the Kite Hill “cheese” tortellini due to egg & dairy allergies, worked out great! Thank you
Fantastic! So glad you loved it!
This is simple and delicious. One pot, no fussing. Will make again and again.
Yay!! I love hearing that!
This was so good on a rainy chilly night! I have to admit I was nervous about the coconut milk, but you couldn’t taste the coconut and it gave the soup a delicious creaminess. Great job Laney! Another delicious recipe!
Thanks so much Jennifer!
Yum!! Whole family loved this soup 🙂
A huge win!!!
This was soo good! It was a hit with all ages in our family and so easy to make!
Yay!! Thank you Maura!
What can you substitute for coconut milk? Regular milk?
Yes or half and half or heavy cream!
Can I make this stove top? And cook longer at a slow temperature ? Or in a crock pot ?
I will be adding stove top directions soon!
Do you have alternative directions if someone doesn’t have an InstaPot?
I will be adding them soon!