Chicken Tortellini Soup

Are you looking for a quick and easy way to make a delicious soup for dinner tonight? Look no further than this Instant Pot Chicken Tortellini Soup! It’s packed with flavor, yet is so simple to make that you can have it on the table in just minutes.

Why This Will Be Your New Favorite Comfort Food

• Fast. Have a comforting meal on the table in under 30 minutes with the help of your Instant Pot .
• Easy. This is a simple pour and cook recipe that uses two quick cooking times to perfectly cook your veggies, protein, and pasta.
• Delicious. Packed with tons of flavor from the vegetables, herbs, chicken broth, and creamy cheese tortellini.
• Nutritious. Loaded with healthy ingredients for a meal that you’ll feel good about feeding your family.

This recipe requires minimal effort and few ingredients but yields amazing results. Plus, the Instant Pot does all the work for you! So, if you want a comforting meal without much effort, this recipe is definitely one to reach for.

What Protein Goes Best With Tortellini?

If you’re cooking with cheese tortellini as I did with this tortellini soup recipe, the possibilities are endless. Two of my favorite proteins to serve with cheese tortellini are chicken and Italian sausage, but you can absolutely use your creativity to assemble a dish that will keep your tastebuds guessing.

For this dish, I chose chicken because it has a flavor profile that pairs well with a variety of ingredients while still being strong enough to sing through the flavors brought to the soup from the vegetables and pasta.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Chicken breasts - You can also use chicken tenderloins or chicken thighs in this recipe and get a a great result.
• Onion - Diced finely and sauted to add some sweetness and flavor.
• Carrots - Give color, sweetness, and added nutrition to the soup.
• Celery - Add texture and flavor to the chicken broth.
• Chicken broth - To boost the natural chicken flavor released from the breasts while cooking.
• Cheese tortellini -Cook up plump and tender for a flavorful bite.
• Oregano
• Garlic powder
• Salt and black pepper

How To Make Chicken Tortellini Soup

This is one of my favorite Instant Pot soup recipes because it is so simple to make but it’s packed with family-friendly flavors.

Use the easy-to-follow steps below for a Chicken Tortellini Soup recipe that turns out perfect every time:

1. Add all ingredients except for the tortellini to the Instant Pot.
2. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
3. Naturally release the pressure for 10 minutes and quickly release all remaining pressure. Add the tortellini.
4. Cook on high pressure for 2 minutes.
5. Quick release the pressure, stir, and serve!

Variations

• Make it creamy. Add a splash of heavy cream as you’re serving the soup to give the broth a super creamy mouth feel.
• Add a kick of spice. Sprinkle in a few red pepper flakes before cooking under pressure to add a hint of heat to the broth.
• Give it some greens. Before the second cooking cycle, add in a handful of spinach with the tortellini for some added color and nutrients.
• Skip the meat. Omit the chicken and use vegetable broth for a vegetarian-friendly soup option.

What To Eat With Tortellini Soup

Tortellini Soup can be paired with a variety of sides to complement the flavors and make a complete meal. Some of my favorite pairings are:

• Salad greens with a simple vinaigrette dressing
• A crusty bread for dipping
• Garlic bread for added flavor
• A side of steamed vegetables
• Crackers or toasted baguette slices for added texture

How Long Does It Last?

Worried that you won’t be able to finish a whole pot of soup in one sitting? Chicken Tortellini Soup will last in the refrigerator for up to 4 days if stored properly in an airtight container, so you can enjoy the leftovers for a quick lunch solution or for dinner the following night.

Can You Freeze It?

This chicken tortellini soup freezes and reheats really well, so it’s a great choice if you’re preparing freezer meals for a rainy day.

In the freezer, tortellini soup will last for up to 3 months.

To reheat the soup, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and then warm it in your Instant Pot using the ‘saute’ function. Make sure to warm it until it is fully heated through to ensure food safety.

More Instant Pot Soup Recipes

If you’re a fan of the convenience of pour and cook Instant Pot meals, you’re going to love some of my other simple soup recipes.

Check out some of my most loved dishes:

• Keto Taco Soup
• Hamburger Stew
• Keto Zuppa Toscana

Chicken Tortellini Soup | Instant Pot Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• ▢ 1/2 pound chicken breasts
• ▢ 1/2 cup diced onion
• ▢ 1/2 cup diced carrots
• ▢ 1/2 cup diced celery
• ▢ 32 oz Chicken Broth
• ▢ 19 oz Cheese Tortellini
• ▢ 1 tsp Dried Oregano
• ▢ 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• ▢ 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
• ▢ 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper

Instructions

• Add all ingredients except for the tortellini to the Instant Pot and cook under high pressure for 10 minutes.
• Naturally release the pressure for 10 minutes and then quickly release all remaining pressure. and then add the tortellini.
• Cook under high pressure for 2 minutes.
• Quick release the pressure, stir, and serve!

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Chicken Tortellini Soup | Instant Pot Chicken Tortellini Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced carrots
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 32 oz Chicken Broth
• 19 oz Cheese Tortellini
• 1 tsp Dried Oregano
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
• 1/4 tsp Ground Black Pepper

Instructions

• Add all ingredients except for the tortellini to the Instant Pot and cook under high pressure for 10 minutes.
• Naturally release the pressure for 10 minutes and then quickly release all remaining pressure. and then add the tortellini.
• Cook under high pressure for 2 minutes.
• Quick release the pressure, stir, and serve!

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Keto Pork Stir Fry is a spicy low-carb ground pork stir fry made with ground pork, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, sambal olek, green chilis, fresh herbs, and butter lettuce cups. It’s quick and works well for a weeknight keto, gluten-free dinner because it’s ready in under 20 minutes and skips rice or noodles. Unlike typical stir-fry recipes that depend on rice/noodles or sugary sauces, this version is a one-skillet, 3-net-carb lettuce-wrap style stir fry with bold aromatics and heat you can easily dial up or down.

What Makes This Ground Pork Stir Fry So Great?

• Fast. A Keto dinner is done in less than 30 minutes .
• Easy. A simple one-skillet meal done on your stovetop.
• Low Carb. Only 3 net carbs per serving.
• Gluten Free . Unlike some other stir fry recipes, this one doesn’t use rice or noodles (just make sure you use gluten-free soy sauce ).
• High Protein . Packs 20 grams of protein per serving.
• Delicious. Flavored with incredible aromatics.

Can You Make A Keto Stir Fry?

The main issue with stir fry recipes is that they use hoisin and oyster sauces all of which have sugar in them.

That makes it really hard to make a keto stir fry. In fact, this is part of why people find it so difficult to get good low carb Chinese recipes at all. Well, we are about to fix that. In this ground pork recipe I’ve stayed away from bottled sauces. Instead, all of the flavor in this keto stir fry is going to come from the aromatics, and from the pork and chilis.

Another issue with stir fries is that they serve over rice or noodles. We are going to use butter lettuce cups instead.

What Is In Keto Stir Fry?

• 1 Pound Ground Pork
• 1 TBSP Olive Oil
• 2 TBSP Sesame Oil
• 1 TBSP Minced Ginger
• 1 TBSP Minced Garlic
• 1 TBSP Soy Sauce
• 2 TBSP Sambal Olek
• 1 TBSP Lemon Juice
• 2-3 Green Chili’s sliced
• 1/2 Cup Chopped Green Scallions
• 1/2 Cup chopped cilantro
• 1 Head butter lettuce

You’ll be sitting down to a fantastic low carb pork stir fry with vegetables before you know it.

What To Serve With Keto Stir Fry

There are many creative ways to serve this stir fry.

• You can serve it with lettuce cups, as I call for, but you can also top a salad with it.
• Make a fried egg and serve it on top of it.
• For the non-keto members, make sticky rice and serve it on that.

Can I Freeze This Ground Pork Recipe?

Yes, you can! It actually does very well the next day as the flavors develop.

I suggest you freeze it in one-cup portions so that it defrosts quickly, and you can use as much or as little as needed.

Variations To Try

1. Adjust chilis to suit everyone’s taste buds
2. Add some chopped bok choy into the pork as it is cooking
3. Use shredded napa cabbage and forgo the butter lettuce cups

This is really a great keto stir fry recipe to make with some fresh herbs and frozen pork or beef, or chicken, that you can quickly defrost.

This simple keto stir fry with chilis is just a great way to use some very simple ingredients to get a fantastic keto dinner on the table in under 30 minutes.

How To Make Pork Stir Fry

1. Gather ingredients for pork stir fry.
2. To the hot oil, add ginger, garlic, and ground meat.
3. Chop green chilis and onions.
4. Make a well in the center, and add green chilis.
5. Mix Cilantro and green onions.
6. Add sweet red pepper.
7. Add sambal olek, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
8. Serve in butter lettuce cups.

Your pork stir fry is watery because the pan isn’t hot enough or it’s overcrowded, so the pork and vegetables steam instead of sear, and high-water veggies dump moisture as they cook. To fix a watery stir fry, cook in batches over high heat, pat ingredients dry, and wait to add the pork stir fry sauce until the end so it can coat and reduce into a glossy finish. If needed, simmer briefly to thicken stir fry sauce (especially for a keto pork stir fry where you’re not using cornstarch).

The difference between sambal oelek and sriracha is texture and flavor. Sambal oelek is a chunky, chili-forward paste (often just chilies, vinegar, and salt) that adds clean heat to things like a spicy pork stir fry. Sriracha is a smoother, slightly sweeter chili sauce (usually with garlic and sugar) that tastes more rounded and “saucy.” In a pork stir fry sauce without sugar or a keto pork stir fry, sambal oelek is often the better fit because it brings heat with less sweetness, whereas sriracha adds heat plus sweetness and garlic.

For a soy sauce substitute that’s keto and gluten-free, your best options are tamari (very similar flavor, usually gluten-freel) or coconut aminos (gluten-free and soy-free, a bit sweeter and less salty, great for keto pork stir fry, but you may want to reduce added sweeteners and add a pinch more salt). If you need a deeper, saltier punch like regular soy sauce in a pork stir fry sauce, tamari is the closest match. Coconut aminos is the gentler alternative with a naturally slightly sweet profile.

To thicken stir fry sauce without cornstarch, the easiest method is to reduce it. Add your pork stir fry sauce at the end, keep the pan on high heat, and let it bubble for 1–3 minutes until it turns glossy and coats the meat and veggies (this works especially well for a keto pork stir fry). You can also thicken by using less liquid up front and letting the aromatics and sauce concentrate. If you’re okay with it, add a tiny pinch of xanthan gum off heat (a little goes a long way) to get that takeout-style cling without adding carbs.

Want More Keto Pork Recipes?

• Pulled Pork - loaded with delicious Mexican flavor.
• Pork Carnitas - Make these in your Instant Pot .
• Instant Pot Pulled Pork - tacos seasoned with Indian spices.
• Smoked Mexican Pork Shoulder - lovely smoked flavors.
• Pressure Cooker Carne Adovada - a low carb delight.
• Schezuan Pork Soup - Sichuan cuisine made at home.
• Chile Verde - a quick and easy pork recipe.
• Instant Pot Pork Stew - a hearty low carb soup .

Keto Stir Fry | Ground Pork Stir Fry Recipe

Ingredients

• ▢ 1 pound ( 453.59 g ) ground pork
• ▢ 1 tablespoon ( 1 tablespoon ) olive oil
• ▢ 2 tablespoons ( 2 tablespoons ) Sesame Oil
• ▢ 1 tablespoon ( 1 tablespoon ) Minced Ginger
• ▢ 1 tablespoon ( 1 tablespoon ) Minced Garlic
• ▢ 1 tablespoon ( 1 tablespoon ) Soy Sauce
• ▢ 2 teaspoons ( 2 teaspoons ) Sambal Olek , or other spicy red chili sauce
• ▢ 1 tablespoon ( 1 tablespoon ) Lemon Juice
• ▢ 2-3 ( 2 ) Green Chili’s sliced , jalapenos, serranos, or bird’s eye chilis, depending on how hot you want your dish
• ▢ 1/2 cup ( 50 g ) Chopped Green Scallions
• ▢ 1/2 cup ( 8 g ) chopped cilantro
• ▢ 1 ( 1 ) head butter lettuce

Instructions

• In a 10-inch pan over medium high heat, add oil. To the hot oil, add minced ginger and garlic and let them sizzle for 2-3 seconds. Add the ground pork. Mix well and brown the meat, breaking up all the clumps. You want some crispy parts, but mainly you want to cook the pork well.
• While the meat cooks, chop up the green onions and cilantro. Mix them in a bowl and set aside.
• After about 8 minutes when the meat is almost done, push the meat to the sides to create a small space in the middle. Add the sliced green and red chilis.
• Pour in soy sauce, sesame oil, the sambal olek if using and stir well.
• Turn off the stove and let the pork rest uncovered for 3-4 minutes to cool a little.
• Stir in the chopped green onions and cilantro. Sprinkle the lemon juice and stir well.
• Separate the butter lettuce leaves and allow your diners to serve themselves some of the spicy pork mixture into each butter lettuce, leaf. Or skip the lettuce and just eat the meat—good either way.

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• You can substitute any kind of ground meat for this recipe.
• If you use leaner meat like ground chicken or turkey, you may need to add a little bit of oil.
• If you plan to meal prep this, make the sauce and ground meat with seasonings ahead of time, but don’t mix in the cilantro and onions until the last minute.
• For the carb eaters, serve with rice. For low carb, serve in lettuce cups or even over a mixed green salad.

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