Description

A hearty twist on classic noodle soup. Tortellini is cooked to perfection in the broth in just 4 minutes using the Instant Pot. This can be made with or without chicken.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons butter or olive oil

1/2 large onion chopped (or ½ tablespoon onion powder)

3 celery sticks chopped

4 large carrots peeled & sliced

2-3 bunches of fresh kale, roughly chopped. optional (sub frozen kale as well)

½ tablespoon granulated garlic or powder (4 garlic cloves diced can be substituted)

1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric (optional)

1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

Juice of ½ lemon

6 cups chicken stock + 1 cup water (vegetable can be substituted)

OR 7 cups chicken/vegetable broth

12 oz pkg dried cheese tortellini

Salt & pepper to taste

(optional topping: a sprinkle of parmesan cheese)

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Instructions

Set your IP to SAUTE mode. When Display reads HOT, add olive oil, celery, carrots, onion, and spices. Sauté veggies for about 3-5 minutes.
Turn off SAUTE by pressing the CANCEL button.
Pour in the stock and lemon juice, making sure to scrape the bottom of the pot (deglaze) ensuring there are no stuck-on bits.
Toss in the tortellini pasta and kale (optional). DO NOT STIR.
Making sure the sealing ring is properly placed, close the lid and set the valve on “sealing”.
Cook on MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK, high pressure, for 4 minutes (soft noodles). (3 minutes for al dente noodles)
When the cooking time has been completed, do a quick pressure release immediately.
Serve immediately adding salt/pepper to taste. A sprinkle of parmesan cheese tastes great on top as well.

To Make with Chicken

Add pre-cooked shredded chicken to the broth with the kale and pasta. Cook as directed.

Fresh/Frozen skinless boneless chicken, finely diced: Place into the broth and sauteed vegetables. Don’t add the pasta. Pressure cook without the tortellini for 5 minutes (fresh) 8 minutes (frozen). When the cooking time has been completed, allow a full natural pressure release. Open the lid and continue with the recipe.

Notes

Use a small pasta like ditalini or little star-shaped pasta instead of tortellini or egg noodles( 2 cups)