Need a quick valentines meal? Need a warm comfort dish that’s easy to make? This Cheese tortellini soup is for you! #cheesetortellini #valentinesmeal #lastminutevalentine #instantpotrecipes ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Cheese tortellini (9 or 10oz) 1 Pound Chicken Sausage (or any ground protein) 1 Cup Stock (vegetable or chicken) 1 Cup Chopped Onion 1 Cup Chopped Red Pepper 1 Cup chopped Orange Pepper 1 Bag of spinach (10 oz) 3 cloves Garlic (minced) 2 Cans petite diced tomatoes (14 oz) 1 Can Tomato Paste 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 Can coconut crème (or coconut milk unshaken) 1⁄2 cup Grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon corn starch [can substitute 4 tablespoons flour ] 1 Tablespoon cold water ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ -Seasoning- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon red pepper flake 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano 1⁄2 teaspoon Salt or to taste 1⁄2 teaspoon Black Pepper or to taste ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1. Press Sauté on instant pot, once hot add olive oil. Then add protein until lightly browned (drain grease if it’s a lot). 2. Add Onions & Garlic for about a minute then add peppers and seasoning for another min. 3. Stir in chicken stock and tomato paste for a minute. 4. Pour cans of diced tomatoes on top but don’t stir. (For a less soupy version use only one can) 5. Place lid and turn instant pot to ‘pressure cook’ or ‘manual’ for 8 mins (For less soupy version try 12 mins) 6. Let the pot naturally release for 5 mins then quick release till the pin drops. 7. Remove lid and turn on sauté, stir & bring to a boil. 8. Once boiling add cheese tortellini and boil per package instruction. 3 mins in my case. 9. Add bag of spinach stir till wilted. 10. Add coconut crème. I used coconut milk, scooped crème off top and drained the liquid. Add 3 or four tablespoons of parmesan cheese. 11. Mix Cornstarch and cold water in separate bowl until smooth. Add to pot and stir. 12. Allow to simmer for 5 mins to help thicken dish. 13. Let cool and serve! Add extra cheese on top. Don’t be afraid of the liquid it’s extra yummy! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If using stovetop sauté over Medium-high (step 1-3). In step 4 raise to high bring to a boil then cover and let simmer over medium heat for 15 mins, stirring occasionally.