Description
Instant Pot Sausage Soup with Orzo is a comforting, hearty dish perfect for chilly nights. This soul-warming soup features flavorful Italian sausage, tender orzo pasta, and vibrant vegetables simmered to perfection in a rich broth. Easy to prepare in your Instant Pot, it promises a delightful experience for your taste buds and a cozy atmosphere for gatherings with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode. Add crumbled sausage and cook until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until onions are translucent (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in diced carrots, celery, and pour in chicken broth. Scrape any browned bits from the bottom.
- Mix in dried herbs, salt, pepper, and orzo pasta.
- Close the lid and set to 'Manual' on high pressure for 4 minutes. Prepare for a quick release.
- Once done, stir in fresh spinach or kale until wilted (about 1 minute).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg