The Little Kitchen Instant Pot Tortellini Soup

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This Instant Pot Tortellini Soup is jam packed with flavor. I've seasoned this soup up with lots of spices, fresh herbs, and cheese. It's good, and good for you!

Beef Tortellini Soup includes lots of fresh veggies like onions, garlic, carrots, spinach, and tomatoes. It's perfect for this time of year when we are all trying to stay happy and healthy!

Two white bowls of Beef Tortellini Soup with two spoons and green napkin in the background.

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The weather is cooler, at least in some parts of the country (I'm looking at you, Florida). It's finally soup weather! It's been snowing in some places for weeks now, which is mind blowing to me! And with everything going on, we all need some comfort food. I love making soup in my instant pot!

Making this instant pot tortellini soup is like combining a couple of comfort foods together. This recipe combines beef stew and cheesy tortellini pasta all together to make the ultimate comfort food — soup!

A white bowl of Beef Tortellini Soup in the center of the picture with a green napkin and spoon in the background.

Can I Make This Instant Pot Beef Tortellini Soup With Frozen Beef?

Yes, you can make this instant pot beef tortellini soup with frozen beef. Ideally, the stew meat was already chopped up before it was frozen. But you can just cook it in one whole piece, chop it later, and add it back the soup.

You will want to add a few extra minutes to the Instant Pot cook time if the meat was frozen.

How Long Will Tortellini Soup Last?

This easy tortellini soup will last about 4-5 days in the refrigerator, and 3-4 months in the freezer.

Be sure to completely cool the soup on the counter before adding it to the fridge or freezer. And if you're freezing the tortellini soup with beef, leave some extra space in the container because liquids expand as they freeze.

Pro tip: always label food you're putting in the freezer with the name of the recipe, the date (with the year!) and any short reheating instructions. This is a lifesaver to your future self. Believe me, I know!

A white bowl of Beef Tortellini Soup in the center of the picture with another bowl of soup in the background.

Can I Substitute Ravioli for Tortellini?

Yes, you can substitute and use ravioli instead of tortellini for this tortellini soup! I prefer fresh ravioli in this beef tortellini soup. In my grocery store, the fresh pasta is in a case near the cold cuts section.

But you can use frozen ravioli, too! The cooking time (in step 6) might increase though if you use frozen ravioli.

What Goes Well With Tortellini Soup?

I love pairing this Instant Pot Tortellini Soup with a nice, fresh salad or toasted garlic bread!

Spices for Tortellini Soup with Beef

I use salt, pepper, garlic powder, dried basil, and fresh parsley to season this easy tortellini soup.

How to Make Instant Pot Beef Tortellini Soup

Step 1: Begin by chopping up the vegetables — the onions, garlic, and carrots.

Chopped onions in a white bowl, chopped carrots in a white bowl, and minced garlic in a small glass bowl.

Step 2: Before searing the beef stew meat in a 6-8 quart Instant Pot, pat it dry with a paper towel to ensure even browning and caramelization. A good sear equals lots of flavor!

Season the beef liberally with salt and pepper.

Chopped beef stew meat on paper towels with a knife in the background.

Step 3: Select Sauté on your Instant Pot and add one tablespoon of olive oil. Add the meat and cook for 5 minutes or until brown.

You might need to brown the meat in batches to prevent overcrowding the pan. After all the meat is brown, set it aside.

Step 4: Add onions, and cook for 2 minutes. Add the garlic, and cook for 60 seconds or until fragrant. Add the chopped carrots, and cook for an additional minute.

Add the diced tomatoes, beef broth, and spices next. Stir until combined.

Note: When you add the beef broth, be sure not to go over the maximum fill in your Instant Pot.

Step 5: Add the lid to your Instant Pot or Ninja Foodi. Select Pressure Cook, then High, and cook for 20 minutes. Then allow the pressure to manually release for 10 minutes.

An Instant Pot with the timer set to 20 minutes.

Step 6: Add the cheese tortellini on Sauté and cook for 8-10 minutes. In the last few minutes, stir in the spinach and season to taste with salt and pepper.