Description
A comforting and flavorful Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana recipe, featuring a hearty combination of Italian sausage, bacon, potatoes, and kale in a creamy broth. Perfect for a cozy night in!
Ingredients
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Bacon:
- 3 strips Thick Cut Smoky Bacon, chopped
Italian Sausage Mixture:
- 2 lbs Ground Hot Italian Sausage (use 1/2 hot and 1/2 mild if you don’t like spicy)
Vegetables:
- 1 Large Onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Oregano, dried
- 4 large cloves Garlic, pressed or minced
- 4–6 Medium Potatoes, halved and sliced 1/2 inch thick
- 1 Bunch of Kale** chopped, with rib removed
Broth and Cream:
- 6 cups Chicken Broth, low sodium
- 1 – 1 1/2 cups Heavy Cream (or whole milk, half and half, etc.)
Optional:
- 12–ounce Pkg Frozen Chopped Spinach (thawed) or fresh Baby Spinach*
Instructions
- Cook Bacon: Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté mode, and add the chopped bacon. Cook until the bacon renders out most of its fat. Remove and set aside.
- Brown Sausage: Add the sausage to the pot and brown it. Spoon out excess fat, leaving 1 tablespoon.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add onions, oregano, and garlic. Stir until onions are translucent.
- Add Broth and Potatoes: Pour in broth, scraping the bottom. Add potatoes and cooked bacon.
- Pressure Cook: Close lid, set to Manual for 5 minutes. Allow a Natural Pressure Release.
- Finish Soup: Add kale/spinach, then stir in heavy cream. Serve hot.
Notes
- Cook time is the time the soup cooks under pressure.
- You can use spinach instead of kale.
- No additional salt needed due to sausage seasoning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1050mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg