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Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana Soup

Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana Soup
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Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana Soup is a warm, hearty, and satisfying Italian-inspired dish combining spicy Italian sausage, tender potatoes, earthy kale, and a rich creamy broth. Prepared quickly using an Instant Pot, it delivers deep, balanced flavors with minimal effort, making it a perfect cozy meal for any season.

Ingredients

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Meat and Aromatics

  • 1 pound Italian sausage
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Vegetables and Broth

  • 4 medium russet potatoes, diced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)

Greens and Cream

  • 4 cups chopped kale
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Brown the Sausage: Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode and brown the Italian sausage until fully cooked and slightly crisp to release rich, savory oils for flavor.
  2. Sauté Aromatics: Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the sausage and cook until softened and fragrant to deepen the soup’s flavor.
  3. Add Potatoes, Broth, and Seasonings: Stir in diced potatoes, chicken broth, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix well to ensure the potatoes absorb the broth’s richness.
  4. Pressure Cook: Seal the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes to get tender potatoes and melded flavors quickly.
  5. Add Kale and Cream: Perform a quick pressure release, then stir in chopped kale and heavy cream. Set to sauté for 2-3 minutes until the kale wilts and the soup becomes creamy.

Notes

  • Brown the meat well: Properly browning the sausage adds depth of flavor.
  • Use russet potatoes: They thicken the soup without falling apart.
  • Don’t skip quick release: Prevents overcooked kale and retains freshness.
  • Adjust cream last: Add heavy cream off heat to avoid curdling and heat gently if needed.
  • Season progressively: Taste and balance salt, spice, and richness during cooking.

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Keywords: Instant Pot, Zuppa Toscana, Italian sausage soup, creamy soup, kale soup, one-pot meal, comfort food

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