Instant Pot Sauerkraut Soup with Sausage Recipe

Ingredients

• 12 ounces smoked sausage, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 ribs celery, sliced
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans sauerkraut, drained
• 1 pound red potatoes, cubed
• 5 cups chicken broth
• 6 fluid ounces hard apple cider