Pressure Cooker Italian Chicken Soup

Description

This recipe was given to me by my mom, but I’ve also tweaked it. I can’t guarantee that it isn’t from a cookbook somewhere–mom can’t remember where it came from–but it’s an old family favorite and a great soup for a fall day. Made in a pressure cooker, it takes approximately 20 minutes for a full, hearty meal. This soup also freezes beautifully.

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 4 Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ cup pearl barley
  • 1 cup green lentils
  • 1 bone-in chicken breast half, skin removed
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained
  • 1 (16 ounce) bag fresh spinach leaves, chopped
  • 1 cup mild salsa

Prep Time: 25 mins

Cook Time: 25 mins

Total Time: 50 mins

Servings: 8

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