Instant Pot Instructions:

1. Cook bacon and place on a paper towel lined plate and set aside. I used my air fryer* to cook the bacon.
2. Turn Instant Pot to saute setting. When display says HOT add in the oil and swirl around. Add in the sausage and brown for 3 minutes. Add in the onion and saute for 3 more minutes. Add in the garlic and saute for 30 seconds.
3. Pour in the broth and scrape bottom of pot so that nothing is sticking. Turn off Instant Pot. 
4. Add in the potatoes, beans and kale.
5. Cover Instant Pot and secure the lid. Make sure valve is set to sealing. Set the SOUP button to 4 minutes. When time is up let pot sit for 5-10 minutes and then move valve to venting. Remove the lid. 
6. Juice the lime and stir in the juice. Add in fresh cracked pepper to taste. Crumble the bacon and stir it into the pot. 
7. Ladle into bowls and top each serving with a bit of parmesan cheese. 

Slow Cooker Instructions:

1. Cook bacon and place on a paper towel lined plate and set aside. I used my air fryer* to cook the bacon.
2. Heat a pan over medium high heat. Add in the oil and swirl around. Add in the sausage and brown for 3 minutes. Add in the onion and saute for 3 more minutes. Add in the garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Transfer to the slow cooker. 
3. Add in the broth, potatoes, beans and kale.
4. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours, or until potatoes are tender.
5. Juice the lime and stir in the juice. Add in fresh cracked pepper to taste. Crumble the bacon and stir it into the pot. 
6. Ladle into bowls and top each serving with a bit of parmesan cheese.