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Instant Pot Cabbage and Sausage Soup

Close-up of a white bowl filled with Instant Pot Cabbage and Sausage Soup, featuring sliced sausage and cooked greens.
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Make a hearty, flavorful cabbage and sausage soup quickly using your Instant Pot. This recipe is simple and great for weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 head green cabbage (about 3 pounds), roughly chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Optional: 1 cup water if a thinner soup is desired

Instructions

  1. Set your Instant Pot to the Sauté function. Add olive oil. When hot, add the sliced sausage and cook until lightly browned, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  2. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant. Press Cancel to stop the Sauté function.
  3. Add the chopped cabbage, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and bay leaf to the Instant Pot inner pot. Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
  4. Place the browned sausage back into the pot on top of the vegetables. Do not stir again.
  5. Secure the lid and set the vent to Sealing. Select Manual or Pressure Cook on High pressure for 8 minutes.
  6. When the cooking cycle finishes, allow a Natural Pressure Release (NPR) for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, carefully move the valve to Venting to release any remaining pressure (Quick Release).
  7. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Stir the soup well. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For a low-carb option, skip adding potatoes or rice. This soup is naturally low in carbohydrates.
  • If you prefer a creamier texture, stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream after the pressure release step.
  • You can use smoked sausage, kielbasa, or even spicy Italian sausage for different flavor profiles.
  • If you want to add potatoes, cut 2 medium potatoes into 1-inch cubes and add them with the broth. Increase the cook time to 10 minutes at High Pressure.

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