Step 1

Turn your Instant Pot to the saute setting. When the display says HOT add in the Italian sausage and break it up (I use this tool*). Add in the onion. Stir every minute or so until sausage is browned. Pour in the broth and deglaze the pot.

Step 2

Add in the carrots, beans, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and bay leaf.

Step 3

Cover the pot and secure the lid. Make sure the valve is set to sealing. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 40 minutes (for beans that have not been soaked) or 20 minutes (for soaked beans) or 5 minutes (for canned beans).

Step 4

When the time is up let the pot sit for 5-10 minutes and then move the valve to venting. Remove the lid.

Step 5

Discard the bay leaf. Stir in the tomatoes and kale.

Step 6

Ladle into bowls and top each bowl with a heaping tablespoon of parmesan cheese.