INSTANT POT CABBAGE, SAUSAGE AND POTATO SOUP

Prep time: 15 mins | Cook time: 8 mins | Serves: 4 – 6

My Grandma always says that Soup is food for the soul! I agree because every time I eat soup, I feel so good and warm. This simple recipe that I am sharing with you today is one of the best there is! I kid you not. If you have all these ingredients, it is time to cook the perfect soup! All you need to do is to add all the ingredients in a pressure cooker and cook for 8 minutes. As easy as that! Give it a try and I promise you that it will be worth it. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS :

• 1 medium head cabbage (roughly cut)
• 1 cup water or chicken broth (the cabbage will produce more liquid as it cooks)
• 1 package your favourite smoked sausage, cut into 1” pieces
• 4 – 5 medium potatoes (peeling optional) cut into 1 ½” cubes
• 1 medium onion, halved and then cut into 1/2” slices
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 stick butter or margarine
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste, optional)
• 2 teaspoon garlic salt with parsley (or to taste)
• 2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)

DIRECTIONS :

Step 1: Place the pot into the base.

Step 2: In a small mixing bowl, add the garlic, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Stir until well mixed.

Step 3: Place the cabbage on the bottom of a pressure cooker pot liner and pour in water.

Step 4: Place 4 tablespoons of butter over the cabbage and season it with 1 teaspoon of the spice mixture.

Step 5: Add in the smoked sausage on top of the cabbage.

Step 6: Add in the minced garlic, onion, and potatoes.

Step 7: Sprinkle the rest of the spice mixture on top followed by 4 tablespoons of butter.

Step 8: Cover the pressure cooker with the lead and seal it.

Step 9: Cook for 8 minutes until done.

Step 10: Serve and enjoy!