(Sausage, Potato, and Kale Soup)
https://caminoturtle2016.blogspot.com/2019/12/whole30-instant-pot-zuppa-tuscano.html
This soup is similar to a favorite that I get at a restaurant where I order the unlimited soup and salad. I found a few Whole30 versions online and adapted them for the Instant Pot. When I am not doing a Whole30, I make a few adjustments. They are in bold italics.
Ingredients
1 pound ground pork
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon paprika
¼ teaspoon fennel seeds
¼ teaspoon black pepper
[I substitute a packaged ground sausage for the above ingredients when not on Whole30]
½ cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp. dry thyme (or 1½ teaspoons fresh thyme leaves)
(If using packaged sausage, add oregano, thyme, and fennel to taste after browning)
4 cups chicken bone broth or other Whole30 compliant broth
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with juices
1 pound potatoes, chopped (red or russet work)
4 cups chopped kale (or whole baby kale leaves)
1 cup "half and half" (if not on Whole30)
Directions
Set Instant Pot to sauté high setting. Heat the olive oil, then add the ground pork, Italian seasoning, salt, paprika, fennel seeds, and black pepper. (or add premade sausage if not on a Whole30) Mix well. Add the onion and garlic. Cook stirring frequently, until the meat is browned.
Stir in the broth, canned tomatoes with their juices, and potatoes. Switch Instant Pot setting to Manual, high pressure, turn vent knob to sealing, set timer for 5 minutes, close lid. When time ends, quick release by switching knob to venting (be careful – consider using a wooden spoon to turn the knob and cover with a cloth).
Add the kale. Stir and let sit for 5 minutes until kale is wilted. Season with additional salt and black pepper and serve. (If not on Whole30, I might add "half and half" and stir till warmed through.) If the kale isn't wilting in the hot soup or the half and half cooled it off too much, you can reset Instant Pot to saute and simmer for a few minutes.
Serves 4, approximately 2 cups each.
