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Instant Pot Cabbage and Sausage Soup

Close-up of a bowl of vibrant Instant Pot Cabbage and Sausage Soup topped with sliced sausage and green onions.
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Make a hearty, flavorful cabbage and sausage soup quickly using your Instant Pot. This recipe uses the pressure cooker function for tender results.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound smoked sausage (like Kielbasa), sliced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 head green cabbage (about 2 pounds), chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 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

Instructions

  1. Set your Instant Pot to the Sauté function. Add the olive oil.
  2. Add the sliced sausage and cook until lightly browned, about 4 minutes. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  3. Add the onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant. Press Cancel.
  4. Return the sausage to the pot. Add the chicken broth, chopped cabbage, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Stir well to combine.
  5. Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and set the vent to Sealing.
  6. Select Manual/Pressure Cook (High Pressure) for 5 minutes.
  7. When the cooking cycle finishes, allow a Natural Pressure Release (NPR) for 10 minutes before carefully moving the valve to Venting for a Quick Release (QR) of any remaining pressure.
  8. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.

Notes

  • For a low-carb option, skip adding potatoes or noodles.
  • You can use smoked sausage or Kielbasa for the best flavor.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir into the soup after the pressure release, then use the Sauté function to simmer until thickened.

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