Using an Instant Pot for bean soup has become my new favorite thing about this small kitchen appliance. No soaking, no precooking and perfectly prepared, soft, creamy beans every. single. time! This navy bean soup is paired with smoked turkey and was an amazing way to use up my Thanksgiving leftovers. I might smoke some turkey legs just so I can make this soup again.
My friend Sue of Palatable Pastime invites us on the third Monday of each month to share the recipes we make using small kitchen appliances. Let's see what the others are sharing today........
- 15 Bean Soup (Instant Pot) by Palatable Pastime
- Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets with Two Dipping Sauces by Karen's Kitchen Stories
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips by Sneha's Recipe
- Crockpot Dressing by Veggies First Then Dessert
- Instant Pot Bolognese from Making Miracles
- Instant Pot Navy Bean and Smoked Turkey Soup by A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Sous Vide Crème Brûlée from Food Lust People Love
I smoked my turkey this Thanksgiving for the first time. It turned out very well but, as many others, I think the best thing about Thanksgiving is the leftovers. This year I used those leftovers to create an amazing soup in the instant pot.
I had a leftover thigh, leg and part of a wing. I removed and discarded the skin prior to making this soup. I used navy beans because that was what I had in my cupboard. Every time I make a turkey I turn the leftovers into soup. This may be my favorite version yet.
Yield: 6 servings
Instant Pot Smoked Turkey and Navy Bean Soup
Using an Instant Pot for bean soup has become my new favorite thing about this small kitchen appliance. No soaking, no precooking and perfectly prepared, soft, creamy beans every. single. time! This navy bean soup is paired with smoked turkey and was an amazing way to use up my Thanksgiving leftovers. I might smoke some turkey legs just so I can make this soup again.
Prep time: 20 MinCook time: 30 MinTotal time: 50 Min
Ingredients
- 1 lb. dried navy beans
- 1 T. canola oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 c. turkey or chicken broth
- 2 or 3 pieces of smoked turkey, I used a thigh, leg and wing
- 1 1/2 t. dried Italian herb seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add oil to instant pot and press saute setting. When it registers hot, add the onion, celery, carrots, and garlic, season with salt and pepper. Cook until fragrant and onion is translucent, about 5 or 6 minutes. Stir in the Italian herbs. Add the beans and bay leaf. Add the broth and place the turkey pieces to the pot.
- Press cancel and seal the instant pot, closing the vent. Set to the bean setting. When cooking is complete allow the steam to release naturally. When pressure is released, remove the lid and place the turkey pieces onto a cutting board, discard the bay leaf. Remove any bones and gristle. Cut or shred turkey into bite size pieces and return to the soup. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if needed.
Calories
493.58Fat (grams)
17.89Sat. Fat (grams)
4.50Carbs (grams)
26.43Fiber (grams)
9.04Net carbs
17.40Sugar (grams)
3.19Protein (grams)
55.23Sodium (milligrams)
822.23Cholesterol (grams)
194.97
The smoked turkey sounds fabulous. I have some legs in the freezer, too. They are my bonus when I take apart a turkey for pieces/parts, getting a nice breast, grinding up the thighs, and saving the other parts for the smoker. I bet the stores mark down the frozen turkeys in just a few days. Just in time!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely Sue. That's a great idea.
DeleteMy neighborhood supermarket sells smoked turkey legs, wings and necks. I'm putting some on the list so I can make your soup, Wendy!
ReplyDeleteI think you will be happy you did Stacy.
DeleteYou smoked your own turkey? I'm sooooo impressed! I bet this tastes amazing.
ReplyDeleteIt was delicious and smoking the turkey was no more work than roasting it.
DeleteWhat a hearty and delicious soup, love the smoke flavor to the turkey!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sneha.
DeleteI usually add ham to bean soup, but the thought of using smoked turkey instead made my mouth water, as I was reading your recipe.
ReplyDeleteI normally use ham or sausage as well but this turkey was perfect in the soup.
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