Instant Pot Sauerkraut Soup with Sausage

This version of sauerkraut soup with sausage takes just a little over 30 minutes when made in an Instant Pot.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 361 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 2 ribs celery, sliced
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
• 12 ounces smoked sausage, chopped
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans sauerkraut, drained
• 1 pound red potatoes, cubed
• 6 fluid ounces hard apple cider
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add sausage and cook until caramelized and fat is rendered, about 4 minutes. Add onion, celery, garlic, thyme leaves, and pepper. Cook for 3 more minutes. Cancel Saute mode.

Step 3

Add sauerkraut, potatoes, chicken broth, and hard cider to the pot. Close and lock the lid. Select High pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 8 minutes. Allow 10 minutes for pressure to build.