Description
Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana Soup is a comforting, savory, and hearty soup combining spicy Italian sausage, creamy potatoes, and tender kale, all cooked quickly and effortlessly in your Instant Pot. Perfect for chilly evenings or busy weeknights, this flavorful soup warms you up and satisfies with minimal cleanup and versatile ingredient options.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casing removed
Vegetables
- 4 cups diced russet or Yukon gold potatoes
- 4 cups chopped fresh kale, stems removed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids & Dairy
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode, add the Italian sausage, and cook until browned and crumbly. This step releases the sausage’s rich flavors and ensures a hearty base.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Remove the sausage and sauté chopped onions and minced garlic in the sausage drippings until fragrant and translucent, building a flavorful layer for the soup.
- Add Broth and Potatoes: Stir in diced potatoes and pour in the chicken broth. Use a spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom; this adds extra depth to the broth.
- Pressure Cook: Return the sausage to the pot, secure the lid, and set the Instant Pot to high pressure for about 7 minutes to cook the potatoes through and meld the flavors.
- Add Kale and Cream: Once the pressure naturally releases, open the lid and stir in chopped kale and heavy cream. Let it sit for a few minutes on sauté mode to wilt the kale slightly and warm the cream through.
- Season and Serve: Finish by seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes according to your taste. Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Brown the sausage well: Proper browning enhances flavor and texture, making your soup taste restaurant-quality.
- Don’t skip the natural pressure release: It helps prevent foaming and splatter when opening the pot.
- Adjust potatoes: Cut potatoes into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking.
- Use fresh kale: Fresh kale adds the best texture; remove tough stems before chopping.
- Customize the creaminess: Add cream gradually to control your preferred richness and thickness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Zuppa Toscana, Instant Pot soup, Italian sausage soup, kale soup, potato soup, creamy soup