Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 lb sausage (roll, spicy variety is great)
  • 1/2 onion (diced)
  • 16 oz Northern beans (dry or canned can be used)
  • 6 c water (if using dry beans this is necessary)
  • 4 c chicken broth
  • 28 oz crushed tomatoes (I used canned)
  • 1 tbsp garlic (I used minced, jarred)
  • 1 tsp oregano (dried)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 c parmesan cheese (for topping, optional)
  • 3 c kale (fresh, cut into chunks)

Instruction

  • If using dry Northern beans put them in your Instant Pot with 6 c. water and set to the bean setting for 60 minutes, do a quick release, drain and set aside. If you're using canned you can skip this step, I used dry beans myself.
  • Set your pressure cooker to saute and add a bit of olive oil, your sausage and diced onion. Cook until sausage is no longer pink. Turn pot OFF/Cancel.
  • Add spices and mix with meat and onions.
  • Pour in can of crushed tomatoes, beans either canned or dry (that you "cooked" earlier and drained), and chicken broth. Stir.
  • Cut stem off fresh kale and cut into chunks (2x2" or so).
  • Put into pressure cooker and push down into the liquid, gently mix a bit so they are submerged. Close lid and steam valve.
  • Set Instant Pot to high pressure for 10 minutes (8 minutes if you want your kale to have a bit of "bite" to it and not be super soft).
  • Do a quick release and can serve with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese on top if desired.