====== "Calico" Mixed Bean Soup in Instant Pot ======

Ingredients

  * 1 lb mixed dry beans
  * 1/4 lb to 1 lb smoked sausage, andouille, etc.
  * 1 onion, chopped
  * any other vegetables you have around, chopped: bell peppers, fennel, etc.
  * 1 clove garlic minced
  * 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
  * 1 quart chicken broth
  * 2 cups water
  * salt and pepper, to taste

Procedure
   - Sort and rinse the beans.  Add them to the pressure cooker with 8 cups of water and 2 tsp salt.
   - Set to high pressure for 30 minutes.  Let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes, then release the remaining pressure
   - Remove the pressure cooker pot and drain the beans.  Be sure to clean the seal ring and rim of the pot if needed.
   - Saute onion, garlic, and sausage in the instant pot until aromatic and almost browned
   - Add back the beans, and add the broth, tomatoes, and etc.
   - Set cook time for 10 minutes.  Natural release for 10 minutes, then release remaining pressure.