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Instant Pot Sausage & Spinach Soup Recipe

This rich and comforting Instant Pot Sausage & Spinach Soup is a hearty blend of Italian sausage, baby potatoes, and fresh spinach, simmered in a flavorful broth with a creamy finish.
Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, this dish is ready in under an hour using your Instant Pot.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Soup
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp ¼ stick salted butter
  • 3 large shallots diced
  • 2 lbs Italian sausage sweet, hot, or mixed, casings removed
  • 3 cloves garlic minced or pressed
  • 1 cup cooking sherry or dry white wine
  • 5 cups garlic broth
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1½ lbs baby red or white potatoes quartered (skins on)
  • 5-8 oz baby spinach
  • 1 5.2 oz package Boursin spread (any flavor) or 4 oz cream cheese, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half

Instructions
 

  • Sauté the Base: Set the Instant Pot to Sauté mode on High. Add the olive oil and butter. Once melted, stir in the shallots and cook for about 3 minutes until they become lightly golden.
  • Cook the Sausage: Add the Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Build the Broth: Pour in the cooking sherry and let it simmer for 3 minutes to cook off the alcohol. Stir in the broth, Italian seasoning, oregano, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  • Add Potatoes & Spinach: Gently add the quartered potatoes, then layer the spinach on top without stirring. (Don’t worry if it looks like too much; it will wilt down.) Secure the lid, set the Instant Pot to High Pressure for 10 minutes, and make sure the sealing valve is closed. Once done, perform a quick release.
  • Make it Creamy: Stir in the Boursin or cream cheese until fully melted. Pour in the heavy cream or half-and-half, stirring until well combined. Serve immediately with crusty Italian or French bread.

Notes

  • If preferred, kale can be used instead of spinach.
  • You can skim off excess oil from the sausage before serving.
  • For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes after pressure cooking.
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