Instant Pot Zuppa Toscana
Zuppa Toscana is a hearty, creamy Tuscan soup that contains sausage, potatoes, and kale. Instant Pot makes this soup a breeze to prepare and cook!
Ingredients
- 4 ounces bacon, diced
- 12 to 16 ounces Italian sausage
- 1 large onion, chopped
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 pound gold potatoes, peel and dice about ½-inch
- 4 cups chicken broth, low sodium
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups chopped kale, (remove and discard tough stems)
- 3 to 4 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon & Sausage: Choose the Instant Pot sauté button. Add the diced bacon and sauté, stirring frequently, until crisp, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the bacon to paper towels and set aside. Add the Italian sausage and cook, stirring, until browned—about 5 minutes. Remove the sausage to paper towels and drain off excess grease, leaving about 2 teaspoons in the pot.4 ounces bacon | 12 to 16 ounces Italian sausage
- Sauté the Vegetables: Add the onions to the pot and sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper; sauté for 3 minutes. Add the garlic and Italian seasoning and continue to sauté, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the sausage back to the pot and add the chicken broth and potatoes. Cook for a minute or two, scraping the bottom to remove any browned bits. Press the cancel button.1 large onion | Kosher salt | Freshly ground black pepper | 4 cloves garlic | 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning | 1 pound gold potatoes | 4 cups chicken broth
- Pressure Cook: Lock the lid in place, make sure the valve is set to sealing, and choose the pressure cook or manual button. Set the timer for 10 minutes. When the time is up, quickly release and press the cancel button.
- Finish the Dish: Open the lid and add the chopped kale. Set the pot to sauté and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes, until the kale is wilted and tender but still bright green. Add the cream and heat through. Taste and season with salt and pepper, as needed.2 cups chopped kale | 1 cup heavy cream
- Serve: Serve in bowls with a garnish of diced cooked bacon and Parmesan cheese, if desired.3 to 4 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Nutrition
Calories: 505kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 16gFat: 41gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 1185mgPotassium: 645mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1325IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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