INSTANT POT® SAUERKRAUT SOUP WITH SAUSAGE

Instant Pot® Sauerkraut Soup with Sausage image

Emeril Lagasse's sauerkraut soup with sausage has been one of my favorites for years. While it is not hard to make on the stovetop, it does take an hour and a half. This is my adaptation for the Instant Pot®. Serve with crusty bread, if desired.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Pork Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

12 ounces smoked sausage, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, sliced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (14.5 ounce) cans sauerkraut, drained
1 pound red potatoes, cubed
5 cups chicken broth
6 fluid ounces hard apple cider

Steps:

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.
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.
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361 calories, Carbohydrate 28.9 g, Cholesterol 43.6 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 17.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 2742 mg, Sugar 8.4 g