Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup

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Ingredients

1. 1 T butter
2. 1 yellow onion diced
3. 2 carrots thinly sliced
4. 1 zucchini, diced
5. 1 to 2 garlic cloves minced
6. 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
7. 1 t Italian Seasoning
8. 1 t dried thyme
9. salt to taste
10. pepper to taste
11. 6 cchicken broth
12. 1 (9 oz) pkg dried cheese tortellini
13. 1 c half & half or heavy cream

Instructions

1. Set your Instant Pot on saute and melt the butter.
2. Add onions, celery, carrots, zucchini, garlic, and chicken; add Italian seasoning, thyme, salt, and pepper, and continue to cook for about 4 to 5 minutes, or until chicken is browned and veggies are just beginning to soften.
3. Stir in chicken broth and tortellini; close the lid and lock it.
4. Press manual and adjust the time to 5 minutes.
5. When the cycle is finished, wait 10 minutes and then manually release the pressure.
6. Remove lid and press saute again.
7. Stir in the spinach and half and half; cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until soup is heated through.
8. Ladle into soup bowls and serve.

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