Brothy Leek, Lamb and Cabbage Soup (Instapot) Recipe
Brothy Leek, Lamb and Cabbage Soup - a delicious, soul-warming soup that can be made in a Pressure Cooker. Add white beans or leave them out for a low-carb, keto option. Serve with Savory Cheddar Scones!
How to Make the Best Brothy Leek, Lamb and Cabbage Soup (Instapot)
This hearty Brothy Leek, Lamb and Cabbage Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly days. Made effortlessly in your Instant Pot or pressure cooker, this Irish-inspired soup combines tender lamb, earthy leeks, and soft cabbage in a flavorful broth that warms you from the inside out.
The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity and versatility. The lamb becomes incredibly tender during pressure cooking, while the vegetables retain just enough texture to make each spoonful interesting. A splash of apple cider vinegar brightens the broth, and the optional caraway seeds add a subtle anise-like flavor that pairs beautifully with the cabbage.
Whether you’re looking for a protein-packed keto meal or prefer to add white beans for extra heartiness, this soup adapts to your preferences. Finish each bowl with a generous sprinkle of salty pecorino cheese and fresh parsley for a restaurant-worthy presentation that tastes even better than it looks.
Brothy Leek, Lamb and Cabbage Soup (Instapot)
Brothy Leek, Lamb and Cabbage Soup - a delicious, soul-warming soup that can be made in a Pressure Cooker. Add white beans or leave them out for a low-carb, keto option. Serve with Savory Cheddar Scones!
Ingredients
Soup Base
Seasonings
For Serving
Instructions
Prepare and Saute
- Cut leeks into rings, place in a bowl and soak in water, separating the rings. Rinse out any dirt and drain.
- Heat oil in the Pressure Cooker, add the rinsed leeks, carrots, celery and garlic. Saute until leeks start to tenderize, about 5 minutes.
Pressure Cook
- Add the cabbage, lamb, broth, salt, pepper, apple cider vinegar, thyme, caraway, cayenne and bay leaves. If adding dry white beans add them now (1/2 cup). Give a stir.
- Set Pressure Cooker to High pressure for 40 minutes. Manually or naturally release.
Finish and Serve
- Add canned white beans if using and set to saute function to heat those beans through. Taste and adjust salt to your liking.
- Serve in bowls with fresh Italian parsley, grated pecorino and crusty bread or Savory Cheddar Scones.
Notes
- You can substitute beef stew meat for the lamb if preferred.
- For dry white beans, add 1/2 cup at the beginning of cooking instead of canned beans at the end.
- This soup is naturally low-carb and keto-friendly if you omit the white beans.
