CABBAGE, SAUSAGE AND POTATO SOUP - INSTANT POT

Cabbage, Sausage and Potato Soup - Instant Pot image

Provided by Jeanne Benavidez

Time 23m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 medium head cabbage (roughly cut)
1 c water or chicken broth (the cabbage will produce more liquid as it cooks)
1 pkg your favorite smoked sausage, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 - 5 medium potatoes (peeling optional) cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium onion, halved and then cut into 1/2" slices
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1 stick butter or margarine
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste, optional)
2 tsp garlic salt with parsley (or to taste)
2 tsp black pepper (or to taste)

Steps:

1. ALWAYS BE SURE THE POT IS PLACED INTO THE BASE BEFORE ADDING ANYTHING!!!
2. Mix the cayenne pepper, garlic salt and black pepper together in a small bowl and set aside.
3. Add the water and cabbage to the bottom of your pressure cooker pot liner.
4. Cut 4 tablespoons of butter and place it on top of the cabbage. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon spice mixture.
5. Add the smoked sausage.
6. Add the potatoes, onion and minced garlic. Sprinkle with remaining spice mixture. Place the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter on top.
7. Close and lock the lid and set the vent to 'sealing'.
8. Press the Manual/Pressure Cook button and set the timer for 8 minutes .
9. When it is finished, do quick release.