"This easy, hearty and delicious Instant Pot Tortellini soup is loaded with flavorful Italian sausage, cheesy tortellini, and fresh spinach...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 to 1.25 lbs lean hot Italian sausage, (casings removed, you may substitute with sweet Italian sausage)
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1 medium onion (diced finely)
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3 to 4 cloves of garlic (minced)
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15 oz can tomato sauce
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4 teaspoons Better than Bouillon chicken stock base dissolved in 4 cups of hot water, (or 1-quart, less-sodium chicken stock or broth)
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9 oz package refrigerated cheese tortellini
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2 oz baby spinach, (can add more if you like)
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3/4th to 1 cup heavy cream
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2 tablespoon olive oil
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Grated parmesan cheese, (as required, optional)
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1 teaspoon dried basil
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1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)