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October 10, 2017

Instant Pot Parmesan Sausage Kale Soup

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Instant Pot Parmesan Sausage Kale Soup–A creamy and comforting soup that is full of flavor thanks to loads of Parmesan cheese and Italian sausage.  Good thing this recipe makes a lot because everyone will be asking for seconds!

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Instant Pot Parmesan Sausage Kale Soup

My daughter’s favorite soup is this parmesan, sausage and kale soup. She has been asking for it for ages. I’ve typically made this soup in the slow cooker but I thought I’d give it a shot in the Instant Pot. I was so excited to tell her when she got home from school yesterday that I had made her favorite meal. She is typically very low energy and unenthusiastic when she gets home from school, she’s a 7th grader after all. But she was instantly excited and energized when she heard the good news. Yay for food! Yay for family! Yay for the Instant Pot!

This instant pot parmesan sausage kale soup reminds me of zuppa toscana from Olive Garden but I actually like it better. The reason? It has carrots and celery and more flavor overall. I think you’re really going to like it. We fed ourselves and 2 neighbor kids with this pot and still had leftovers. It makes quite a bit…so yay for lunch leftovers today!

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Instant Pot Parmesan Sausage Kale Soup--A creamy and comforting soup that is full of flavor thanks to loads of Parmesan cheese and Italian sausage.  Good thing this recipe makes a lot because everyone will be asking for seconds!

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Here’s a short video of my favorite part. My favorite part is adding the kale into the soup at the end. I love the fresh bright color it adds and the kale doesn’t taste strong or bitter! I know you’ll love it.

 

What Pressure Cooker Did You Use?

To make Instant Pot Parmesan Sausage Kale Soup I used my 6 quart Instant Pot Duo 60 7 in 1. I also own the 6 quart Instant Pot IP-LUX60 V3 Programmable Electric Pressure Cooker. They are both great pressure cookers! The first one I mentioned has a yogurt making function but other than that they are fairly similar. The price difference between the two is about $20.

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Instant Pot Parmesan Sausage Kale Soup--A creamy and comforting soup that is full of flavor thanks to loads of Parmesan cheese and Italian sausage.  Good thing this recipe makes a lot because everyone will be asking for seconds!

Instant Pot Parmesan Sausage Kale Soup


★★★★★

5 from 5 reviews

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 minutes (plus time to come to pressure and time to release pressure)
  • Total Time: 18 minutes
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
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A creamy and comforting soup that is full of flavor thanks to loads of Parmesan cheese and Italian sausage.  Good thing this recipe makes a lot because everyone will be asking for seconds!


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground Italian sausage (I used mild)
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 Tbsp Better than Bouillon Chicken Base
  • 2 celery ribs, sliced into quarter inch pieces
  • 2 carrots, grated or diced
  • 2–3 cups cubed red or yellow potatoes (I cut them into fairly small cubes)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp ground thyme
  • 1 Tbsp dried parsley flakes
  • 1 cup heavy cream, warmed
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 5 kale leaves

Instructions

  1. Turn your Instant Pot (IP) on to the saute function. Adjust the temperature to “more” (the hottest saute setting). Brown the ground sausage in the IP for 3-4 minutes. Add in the onion and cook both the sausage and onion for 3-4 more minutes. Drain off excess grease.
  2. Stir in water, bouillon, celery, carrots, potatoes, garlic powder, thyme and parsley.
  3. Cover the IP and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to “sealing.” Set the timer to 3 minutes. When the timer beeps let the IP rest and naturally release pressure for 10 minutes. Release any pressure that’s left by moving the valve to “venting.”
  4. Stir in the warmed cream and Parmesan cheese.
  5. Lay a piece of kale on a cutting board and then cut off the leaf portion and discard the rib and stem. Cut the leafy portion into bite size pieces. Repeat this step with the other kale leaves. Add kale to the IP and stir.
  6. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with extra Parmesan, if desired.

Notes

I used my 6 quart Instant Pot Duo 60 7 in 1.

You can also make this soup in your slow cooker. Get the slow cooker instructions here. 

  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Instant Pot

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51 Comments Filed Under: All Recipes, Sausage, Instant Pot, Soups Tagged With: 5 stars, 0-2 hours, instant pot

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  1. Eri says

    January 26, 2021 at 4:34 pm

    One of our favorite family soups! We’ve made it multiple times and we all love it!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      January 28, 2021 at 10:31 am

      Thanks Eri!

      Reply
  2. Sharon says

    January 7, 2021 at 2:48 pm

    Turned out really good. I used homemade chicken stock, and substituted evaporated milk for the heavy cream. Added some sliced mushrooms with the onions and cooked the kale with the rest of the ingredients instead of adding it in at the end. Will be a definite do over.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      January 8, 2021 at 6:32 pm

      Your version sounds terrific!

      Reply
  3. Kathleen lindsey says

    October 31, 2020 at 11:24 am

    I would like to double the recipe and use bigger chucks of potatoes. Any different instructions? Thank you, love your recipes!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 2, 2020 at 5:29 pm

      Should be the same!

      Reply
  4. Rebecca Henderson says

    October 9, 2020 at 2:08 pm

    would spinach or collards work instead of kale… I have young collards in my garden right now

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 9, 2020 at 7:32 pm

      Yep I think that would be great!

      Reply
  5. EK says

    May 5, 2020 at 3:34 pm

    Delicious!! We’ve made this countless times and it’s a family favorite!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      May 6, 2020 at 2:04 pm

      Same here! 😊

      Reply
  6. Andrea says

    January 18, 2020 at 11:06 am

    Wondering….have you ever made this and then re-warmed it up in the instant pot the next day? Do you think that would work with this recipe? We are having a pot luck at work and would love to make this!!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      January 18, 2020 at 6:33 pm

      You could rewarm it using the saute setting on low and stir so it doesn’t burn on the bottom. I think that would work well!

      Reply
  7. DONNA K MOORE says

    November 19, 2019 at 10:56 am

    This soup looks Sooo yummy, can’t wait ti try it. One question tho, would russet potatoes
    work ok in this recipe?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 19, 2019 at 6:17 pm

      Yes they would work just fine!

      Reply
  8. Viv says

    November 18, 2019 at 2:18 pm

    If I wanted to make this in a 3 quart IP, would I just half everything?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 18, 2019 at 6:41 pm

      Yes that is what I would do.

      Reply
  9. Vickie LaCoste says

    November 18, 2019 at 1:43 pm

    This soup is so delicious!! People are always asking me to make it!! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 18, 2019 at 6:44 pm

      Thanks Vickie! I’m glad you like and your friends like it!

      Reply
  10. CC says

    November 18, 2019 at 1:29 pm

    This sounds amazing. Will Make it this week 🙂 I am enjoying my new IP and have been collecting recipes just for it!

    By the way, Yesterday I made your IP Pioneer Pasta (with gr turkey instead of gr beef) – it ROCKED and couldn’t have been easier. I doubled and modified that same recipe slightly (because I didn’t think it would fit in the IP if I doubled it) and made it in a sheet pan for a neighbor in need this weekend — it got rave reviews.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      November 18, 2019 at 6:45 pm

      How fun! Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
  11. Sierra says

    October 20, 2019 at 8:49 pm

    This is the BEST soup I have ever made!! So simple and so savory and filling! I added more seasonings to suit our tastes and I think that really took it to the next level! I also half and half instead of heavy cream and couldn’t really tell a difference, still creamy and hearty, just like I was hoping. Thanks for the awesome recipe!!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 21, 2019 at 7:10 pm

      This is my daughter’s favorite. It’s so good! I’m glad you liked it too.

      Reply
  12. Tonya Cutaran-Mathis says

    January 26, 2019 at 12:20 am

    Looks wonderful. But I would like to add beans to it. And all I have are dried ones. I rarely buy canned. How can I incorporate them into the recipe?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      January 28, 2019 at 3:20 pm

      I would cook the beans beforehand in the instant pot and then rinse them and drain them and add them into the instant pot with the other ingredients when you’re making the soup.

      Reply
  13. Kelly says

    January 25, 2019 at 8:12 am

    Karen. we are doing low carb – could you sub cauliflower for the potatoes and if so – cauliflower rice or florets and how much?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      January 28, 2019 at 3:29 pm

      I’d do florets and 2-3 cups

      Reply
  14. Doug says

    January 24, 2019 at 2:52 pm

    Karen…For many reasons I have to sometimes cut out or substitute an ingredient in some of your awesome recipes ….I’m stuck in this one….here you mention chicken bullion …could I use a chicken stock-liquid …and if so how much? Thanks…..I say in all the recipes I print…your rate is 50% to 2% others! Keep up the great work! perhaps change the water to 4cups and the organic chicken stock of one cup?? vs the Bullion?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      January 24, 2019 at 6:02 pm

      I would remove the water and bouillon and add in 5 cups of broth instead.

      Reply
  15. Susan says

    January 24, 2019 at 2:39 pm

    I have an 8qt IP, DO I HAVE TO MAKE ANY ADJUSTMENTS IN THE RECIPE?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      January 24, 2019 at 5:02 pm

      no

      Reply
  16. Nancy says

    January 24, 2019 at 2:17 pm

    Would love to make this, but I live alone and need to freeze things that make more than 4 servings. I don’t think it would freeze well.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      January 24, 2019 at 5:27 pm

      Yeah, I don’t think the cream or the potatoes would freeze well either 🙁

      Reply
    • Susan says

      November 10, 2019 at 5:19 pm

      I separate out portions before adding the cream or milk, then when I defrost it from the freezer right before serving.

      Reply
      • Karen says

        November 11, 2019 at 6:54 pm

        Very good idea.

        Reply
  17. Emilee says

    December 19, 2018 at 10:38 am

    Hi Karen!!! Long time, no see but I’ve now shared this recipe with a bunch of friends because it is so yummy and easy. Whenever someone gets a new Instant Pot, I direct them to this recipe first. 🙂 And I make it about every other week for my family. Hope all is well with you.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      December 19, 2018 at 1:15 pm

      Hi Emilee! Thanks for referring people to me! I’m so glad you liked this recipe. Hope you are your family are well 🙂

      Reply
    • Mike says

      April 16, 2021 at 3:26 pm

      Was very surprised how tasty this was since making a similar “Olive Garden knockoff” recipe from another site. So good. I added a half pound of diced bacon to brown with the sausage, used russet and a little more than a tablespoon of Italian seasoning instead of the thyme and parsley. Not a bad recipe on your site and I share your site with EVERY instant pot newbie I encounter.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Karen says

        April 16, 2021 at 4:45 pm

        So thankful for you to share the love!

        Reply
  18. Karen Fields says

    October 12, 2018 at 3:51 pm

    I’d like to try this but I’d like to make it thicker. Any ideas how I should do this?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 12, 2018 at 9:18 pm

      you could make a roux with butter and flour on the stove and stir it in at the end.

      Reply
  19. Shannon says

    October 8, 2018 at 1:58 pm

    Whenever I add parmesan cheese to recipes while the ip is still warm it
    melts onto the bottom. Any suggestions?

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 9, 2018 at 8:57 am

      I would just add a little bit of cheese at a time and stir or whisk it in thoroughly. I don’t know if there is anyway to totally prevent this from happening.

      Reply
  20. Karen says

    December 30, 2017 at 9:18 pm

    Can you cook the kale with the sausage? I love kale so I would be adding more to the soup but would like to have it cooked.

    Reply
    • Karen says

      January 2, 2018 at 6:00 pm

      I’m sure you could! Let me know how you like it.

      Reply
  21. Norma says

    October 15, 2017 at 7:48 am

    Thank you Karen for the recipe! I tried it & it’s really good! Due to carb restrictions I have to leave out the potatoes so I just use the whole bunch of kale. I’ve even used fat free coffee cream in a pinch. This kinda puts me in mind of Zuppa Toscana soup but it’s better!!! Thanks again!!

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 16, 2017 at 12:20 pm

      So glad Norma!!

      Reply
  22. Ella says

    October 10, 2017 at 3:39 pm

    I’m not a fan of cream in my soups, but it seems good enough without the dairy.
    Thank you

    Reply
    • Karen says

      October 11, 2017 at 9:50 am

      It’s really good without the cream!

      Reply
      • Kristal says

        November 2, 2017 at 8:08 am

        I made cashew cream, worked perfectly. This is a delicious soup.

        Reply
        • Karen says

          November 3, 2017 at 1:42 pm

          wow! Cool!

          Reply
  23. KalynsKitchen says

    October 10, 2017 at 11:59 am

    Looks good, you are on a roll with the Instant Pot recipes! Thanks for the shout-out for my split pea soup.

    Reply

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