This simple and rustic Instant Pot Kielbasa Cabbage Potato Soup has rich broth and chunky vegetables, which pair well with the smoky kielbasa.
Add the garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 30 seconds, Stirring well.
Place the lid on the pot and set the Steam Release knob to Sealing (not on Ultra).
Press the Manual (or Pressure Cook) Button, or dial on Ultra. Set time to 4 minutes using the +/- buttons, or dial. High Pressure. It will take several minutes for the pressure to build.
When cook cycle ends, let pot naturally release pressure for 15 minutes. Then manually release the remaining pressure by turning the knob to Venting (or push the button on the Ultra). You may want to do this in bursts at first to make sure no soup spews out with the steam!
When the pin in the lid drops. Open and slowly stir the soup. Taste and adjust salt, if needed.
By chopping the kielbasa and your vegetables a bit chunkier, they
will be a firmer when pressure cooked.