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Instant Pot thanksgiving leftover soup in a white bowl
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5 from 2 votes

Instant Pot (Leftover) Thanksgiving Soup

Thanksgiving dinner leftovers taste just as good as they did when first served. Skip the turkey sandwiches, and use them to whip up a hearty Thanksgiving leftover soup in your Instant Pot. It transforms them into a whole new meal that makes for a delicious tradition!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Rest Time6 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 491kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken broth + 2 cups water
  • 3 cups cold cooked stuffing
  • 2 1/2 cups chopped turkey
  • 3 cups cold mashed potatoes
  • 1/3 - 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
  • 1 cup gravy
  • 1 12 oz bag frozen cut green beans thawed
  • 1 cup pasta optional

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to the bowl of your Instant Pot, EXCEPT the green beans.
  • Press the pasta down (if using) gently just until it's submerged under the broth.
  • Add the lid, turning to close, and set the vent valve to the sealed position.
  • Pressure cook for 6 minutes, and then let the soup naturally release for another 6 minutes.
  • Carefully turn the vent valve to release the remaining trapped steam.
  • Stir in the thawed beans.
  • Ladle into bowls, and enjoy!

Notes

  • The pasta will break down some during cooking, if you'd prefer heartier noodles- cook it separately and then stir in with the green beans at the end.
  • Don't like pasta? Use rice instead. Stir in cooked rice at the end, just before serving.
  • I didn't have any leftover green bean casserole, so had to resort to using frozen green beans. If you've got leftovers though, use those instead. Trust me- the casserole flavors work well.
  • My stuffing had onion & celery in it already, so no need to add them. If yours doesn't, simply sauté some diced onion & celery in the pot until just softened- then proceed with the recipe as instructed.

Nutrition

Calories: 491kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 1346mg | Potassium: 722mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 744IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 3mg