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Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana, a simple instant pot soup, perfect for busy nights.
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Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana Recipe

Make Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana with sausage, potatoes, kale, and a creamy garlic broth. This easy pressure cooker soup is hearty, comforting, and ready in about 30 minutes.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: instant pot, soup, zuppa toscana
Servings: 6
Calories: 458kcal
Author: Rachael

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound mild Italian sausage
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 tbs minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano or italian seasoning
  • 3 russet potatoes chopped into cubes
  • 6 cups chicken broth or bone broth
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 6 cups kale stems removed and leaves chopped
  • 1 cup half and half or heavy cream
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 Tbs grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Using a 6-quart Instant Pot, set it to the High Sauté setting. Add olive oil and sausage to the liner. Using a wooden spoon, cook, stirring frequently, until sausage is browned, about 3–5 minutes. Be sure to crumbling the sausage as it cooks. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  • Add onion to the sausage in the instant pot and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
  • Stir in garlic and oregano and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add in chicken broth, and use the wooden spoon to deglaze the pan, scraping any browned bits off the bottom so you don't get a burn notice when cooking.
  • Stir in potatoes and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Put lid on pressure cooker and lock into place. Set valve to closed. Turn off the saute function and select Manual/Pressure Cook, adjust pressure to High, and set the timer for 5 minutes.
  • When finished cooking, quick-release the pressure valve according to the manufacturer’s directions. (I like to place a dish towel over the valve and turn.)
  • Remove lid, and stir in the kale, then cook until wilted, about 1–2 minutes. The pot will still be hot, so no need to turn on to saute.
  • Once kale is wilted, stir in half and half or cream, and crushed red pepper flakes (optional)and heat through for about 1 minute.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
  • Top with grated parmesan cheese, and fresh ground pepper. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 458kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 1498mg | Potassium: 845mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2314IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 3mg