Instant Pot® Zuppa Toscana

Throw together a delicious zuppa toscana dinner quickly and easily by adding Italian sausage, seasoning, potatoes, and kale to an Instant Pot® and letting it do the work for you.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 399 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 pound bulk Italian sausage
• 4 medium potatoes, cubed
• 4 cups chopped kale

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step 2

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function.

Step 3

Heat oil in the cooker. Add sausage and cook until no longer pink, about 3 minutes. Stir in onion and garlic; cook until softened and translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Add potatoes and chicken broth. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure and set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 4

Stir kale into the cooker. Select Saute function. Cook, uncovered, for 2 minutes. Stir in half-and-half. Turn off the cooker and serve.