How to make creamy italian sausage soup w/rice in the InstantPot. Low carb/Keto instructions also.

Italian sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey sausage is lower in fat while pork sausage is often more affordable.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can provide a fresher taste, while crushed tomatoes are often less expensive.

cannellini beans

🥗Healthier: chickpeas

💰Cheaper: navy beans

Chickpeas offer more protein, and navy beans are generally cheaper.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheese blend

Nutritional yeast is a low-calorie alternative, while a blend can be more affordable.

Add 1-2 tablespoons of oil to the Instant Pot and heat it up.

Add 1 pound of Italian sausage and cook until browned, stirring with a flat-edge wooden spoon to prevent sticking.

Once the sausage is browned, add 1 large chopped onion, 3 cloves of minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon of dried oregano; cook until the onions are translucent.

Add 6 cups of chicken broth, 1/2 cup of chopped sundried tomatoes, and 1/2 cup of rice to the pot; stir well.

Cancel the sauté mode and seal the lid on the Instant Pot; set to high pressure for 4 minutes with the keep warm button on.

After cooking, allow a natural release for 10 minutes before performing a quick release.

Once the pressure is released, add 6 oz of baby spinach and stir until wilted.

Add 16 oz of heavy whipping cream and stir until heated through.

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