How to Make Instant Pot Sauerkraut Soup with Sausage - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you looking for a comforting and hearty soup recipe to warm you up on a cold day? Look no further than this Instant Pot Sauerkraut Soup with Sausage. Packed with savory and tangy flavors, this soup is the perfect combination of sauerkraut, potatoes, and smoky sausage, all cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot. Whether you're a sauerkraut lover or looking to try something new, this recipe is sure to impress your taste buds and become a new favorite in your meal rotation.

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • 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

    361 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 44mg
    • Sodium: 2742mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 53mg
    • Calcium: 140mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 951mg