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    Instant Pot Kielbasa Cabbage Soup

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Nov 4, 2019 by Dee

    Instant Pot Kielbasa Cabbage Soup with potatoes and carrots is an easy pressure cooker soup recipe loaded with vegetables and smoked sausage.

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    bowl of instant pot kielbasa cabbage soup with potatoes and carrots

    I made this easy cabbage and sausage soup recipe in my Instant Pot when we had cold spell last week, and it really hit the spot! It's simple, hearty comfort food and so. dang. good!

    This easy soup is close to my grandma's homemade Polish cabbage soup, but it's even easier. And, since it's an Instant Pot recipe, it cooks a lot faster!

    What's in Cabbage Soup

    There are so many variations of cabbage soup recipes, but this one is like a vegetable soup with smoked sausage added. I used:

    • Cabbage
    • Kielbasa (Polish Sausage)
    • Potatoes
    • Carrots
    • Celery
    • Onion
    • Garlic
    • Diced tomatoes

    I also used chicken broth and spices. You could use beef broth or even vegetable broth if you want.

    How to Make Cabbage, Sausage and Potato Soup in the Instant Pot

    First, brown the chopped onions, garlic and kielbasa for a couple of minutes. This adds extra flavor, but you can skip this step if you're in a hurry.

    Deglaze the pot with a little broth if you have browned bits sticking to the bottom. Then, turn the pot off.

    cook smoked sausage slices with onions in the instant pot

    Add your chopped potatoes, carrots, celery and cabbage to the pot. Then, add the diced tomatoes, cabbage and spices.

    The pot will be full, but that's fine. The liquid isn't close enough to the fill line.

    And don't worry if it looks like there isn't enough liquid. The cabbage adds more liquid as it cooks down -- Just wait until you open the pot!

    cabbage, celery, potatoes and carrots in instant pot

    This kielbasa cabbage soup cooks in just 4 minutes! You can cook it for 5 for softer veggies.

    I let it slow release for 5 minutes, but you can quick release for even firmer veggies if you want.

    cabbage soup with potatoes and kielbasa slices in the instant pot

    My family loved the flavors in this hearty cabbage soup with sausage and potatoes! It'll definitely fill you up, but it's not heavy -- just right!

    The leftover are even better. I ate this cabbage kielbasa soup for lunch almost all of last week -- so good!

    pressure cooker kielbasa cabbage soup with potatoes and carrots in a white bowl

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    instant pot kielbasa cabbage soup with carrots and potatoes in a white bowl

    Instant Pot Kielbasa Cabbage Soup Recipe

    bowl of instant pot kielbasa cabbage soup with potatoes and carrots

    Instant Pot Kielbasa Cabbage Soup

    Published by Dee
    Instant Pot Kielbasa Cabbage Soup with potatoes and carrots is an easy pressure cooker soup recipe loaded with vegetables and smoked sausage.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 4 mins
    pressure time 10 mins
    Total Time 29 mins
    Course Main
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 93 kcal

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • ½ cup chopped onion or 1 small onion
    • 3 large garlic cloves chopped
    • 1 rope kielbasa sliced, then sliced into half circles
    • 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes cut into thick chunks
    • 1 cup carrots sliced thick, about 2 large
    • 2 celery stalks sliced thick
    • 1 small cabbage cored and cut
    • 1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes undrained
    • 32 ounces low-sodium chicken broth
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Hit SAUTE on the pressure cooker, and when it reads Hot, add the olive oil, chopped onions, garlic and kielbasa, and cook, stirring frequently, until sausage is lightly browned and onions are slightly soft
    • Hit CANCEL, deglaze pot with some of the broth, if necessary, and add the remaining ingredients to the pot. Pot will be full, but liquids should be below the fill line, so it's okay.
    • Place lid on pressure cooker, make sure vent is at Sealing position, and hit PRESSURE COOK for 4 minutes
    • Pot will take a few minutes to reach pressure (time will vary with different models) then begin counting down and start cooking
    • When pot beeps, allow a 5 minute natural release, then quick release remaining pressure
    • When pin drops, carefully remove lid, stir soup well, and serve

    Notes

    Recipe is for 6 quart or larger pressure cookers.
    For easier prep, use thick baby carrots.
    Make sure not to cut vegetables too thin if you want them firmer. Can do a quick release for even firmer veggies.
    For lower carb soup, replace potatoes with cauliflower or radishes.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 93kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 5gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 290mgPotassium: 529mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2307IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 3mg
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    1. Judyann says

      January 02, 2021 at 12:07 pm

      Great and easy to prepare. One question, after removing cabbage core, how did you want cabbage cut up? Slices or chunks?5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 04, 2021 at 1:55 pm

        Thanks! I usually just slice the cabbage into large pieces.

    2. Linda says

      February 03, 2020 at 8:50 am

      This is a great soup and the directions are spot on.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 04, 2020 at 7:46 am

        I'm glad you liked it, Linda. Thank you so much!

    3. Dani says

      January 04, 2020 at 8:40 pm

      I'm not a fan of tomatoes (or carrots, lol), if I don't add those should I compensate with more broth/stock?

      Reply
      • Dee says

        January 06, 2020 at 9:04 am

        The carrots and tomatoes just add flavor, but you can leave them out if you prefer.

    4. Lynn Telford says

      December 13, 2019 at 1:29 am

      I do not care for tomatoes in my soup. What would you recommend as a substitute? I can't wait to try this!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        December 13, 2019 at 7:39 am

        The tomatoes just add a little extra flavor, but you don't need to use them. You could use chopped peppers or maybe squash if you want.

    5. Anna says

      November 21, 2019 at 10:25 pm

      So delicious and hearty! Perfect for a snow day lunch!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        November 22, 2019 at 8:47 am

        So glad you liked it, Anna. Thanks!

    6. Laurie says

      November 14, 2019 at 9:58 pm

      Crazy good soup. Cooked really well in the instant pot. Took longer to chop the ingredients. My neighbor loved it too. I’ll be making it again in a couple of weeks. SO good!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        November 15, 2019 at 7:54 am

        I'm so happy you like the soup, Laurie -- Thanks! We have this weekly now. 🙂

    7. Jessica | The Novice Chef says

      November 11, 2019 at 1:17 pm

      This looks so cozy. Now if the weather would cooperate for more than 2-3 hours! 😉

      Reply
      • Dee says

        November 12, 2019 at 8:45 am

        I totally understand that -- It's like spring again here!

    8. Michelle L says

      November 08, 2019 at 9:19 am

      This looks so healthy and comforting! Yum!

      Reply
    9. James says

      November 07, 2019 at 6:38 am

      Made this last night for Dinner. Nice and hearty and the picky eaters loved it too!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        November 07, 2019 at 7:53 am

        I'm glad to hear this, James. Thank you so much!

    10. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

      November 06, 2019 at 6:08 am

      This soup needs to happen at my house very soon!!5 stars

      Reply
    11. Beth says

      November 05, 2019 at 5:45 pm

      I love how you made this in the Instant Pot and how quickly it cooks! Trying this ASAP!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        November 07, 2019 at 7:52 am

        I hope you like the soup, Beth!

    12. Toni says

      November 05, 2019 at 1:34 pm

      It looks really comforting!! Everyone will surely love this!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        November 07, 2019 at 7:52 am

        Thanks, Toni! It's definitely comfort food!

    13. Catalina says

      November 05, 2019 at 12:49 pm

      The perfect soup for the cold weather! A must try recipe!5 stars

      Reply
    14. Kimberly says

      November 04, 2019 at 8:18 pm

      This sounds SO good, love all the flavors and that touch of smoked paprika is perfect!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        November 05, 2019 at 7:41 am

        The smoked paprika really brings out the flavor of the sausage. Thanks! 🙂

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