Lighter Instant Pot Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup
Indulge in the flavors of Italian sausage and tortellini with a lighter twist. This recipe is designed to be more calorie-conscious while still being delicious.
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Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 400 kcal (approximately)
EQUIPMENT:
- Instant Pot DUO60 6 Qt 7-in-1
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 to 1.25 lbs lean hot Italian sausage, casings removed, you may substitute with sweet Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, diced finely
- 3 to 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 4 teaspoons Better than Bouillon chicken stock base dissolved in 4 cups of hot water, or 1-quart, less-sodium chicken stock or broth
- 9 oz package refrigerated whole wheat cheese tortellini
- 2 oz baby spinach, can add more if you like
- 3/4th to 1 cup reduced-fat milk (or your preferred milk alternative)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Grated parmesan cheese, as required, optional
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat the olive oil. Add the diced onions and cook until they become translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add the Italian sausage (either lean hot or sweet) and cook until it’s browned, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. This should take around 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and dissolved Better than Bouillon chicken stock base (or chicken stock or broth). Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the refrigerated whole wheat cheese tortellini to the pot. Close the Instant Pot lid and set it to High Pressure for 3 minutes.
- After the cooking is complete, allow for a quick pressure release.
- Stir in the baby spinach and allow it to wilt in the hot soup.
- Finish the soup by stirring in 3/4th to 1 cup of reduced-fat milk (or your preferred milk alternative) to achieve your desired creaminess.
- Serve your Lighter Instant Pot Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup with optional grated parmesan cheese.
Enjoy your Lighter Instant Pot Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup!
W/W Smart Points (per serving):
- Green Plan: 7 Smart Points
- Blue Plan: 6 Smart Points
- Purple Plan: 6 Smart Points (based on approximate calorie count)