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Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana

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Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana is a creamy, savory Italian-inspired soup made with sausage, potatoes, kale, and a rich broth. Quick to prepare in the Instant Pot, it’s a hearty one-pot meal perfect for busy nights.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 cups Yukon gold or russet potatoes, sliced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 2 cups chopped kale
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Add olive oil and cook sausage, breaking it into crumbles, until browned.
  2. Add chopped onion and garlic. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant and soft.
  3. Add sliced potatoes, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir to combine.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze.
  5. Lock lid, set valve to sealing, and pressure cook on High for 5 minutes.
  6. Allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.
  7. Stir in chopped kale and let it wilt in the hot soup for 2–3 minutes.
  8. Pour in heavy cream and stir until fully combined. Adjust seasoning as needed.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

Use coconut milk or dairy-free cream for a dairy-free version.Frozen kale can be used instead of fresh.To make it vegetarian, use plant-based sausage and vegetable broth.For a low-carb version, substitute potatoes with cauliflower florets.Soup thickens when stored—add broth when reheating to thin it out.

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