Instant Pot Sauerkraut Soup with Sausage
Description
This version of sauerkraut soup with sausage takes just a little over 30 minutes when made in an Instant Pot.
Ingredients
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12 ounces smoked sausage, chopped
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1 large onion, chopped
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2 ribs celery, sliced
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1 tablespoon minced garlic
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3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans sauerkraut, drained
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1 pound red potatoes, cubed
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5 cups chicken broth
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6 fluid ounces hard apple cider
Directions
1
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.
2
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.
3
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes.