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Smoked Turkey and White Bean Soup is easy to make in the slow cooker or pressure cooker (Instant Pot).
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Smoked Turkey and White Bean Soup

Smoked Turkey and White Bean Soup is easy to make in the slow cooker or pressure cooker (Instant Pot). With simple ingredients, including dried white beans and aromatics, this soup comes together in no time.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Soaking5 hours
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pressure cooker white bean soup, slow cooker white bean soup, smoked turkey and white bean soup, white bean soup recipe
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 316kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried white beans soaked for at least 6 hours
  • Olive oil for sauteing + more for garnish
  • 1 small white or yellow onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves chopped finely
  • 3 carrots peeled and chopped into ½ inch pieces
  • 2 celery stalks chopped into ½ inch pieces
  • Several sprigs of fresh oregano leaves removed and chopped
  • Several sprigs of fresh thyme leaves removed and chopped + more for garnish
  • 5 cups chicken stock
  • 1 smoked turkey legs skin removed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Pressure Cooker Version

  • On the saute function, drizzle with olive oil and add chopped onion and saute for about 3-4 minutes until softened but not caramelized.
  • Then add in the garlic and saute for another minute.
  • Add the carrots, celery and fresh herbs and saute for another minute.
  • Add the soaked beans, turkey and bay leaves and pour in the stock. Everything should be fully submerged.
  • Place lid on pressure cooker and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes.
  • Once done, do a quick release and use an immersion blender to blend some of the soup for a creamier texture.
  • Season with salt and pepper (the turkey often has enough salt to flavor) and taste for seasoning.
  • Ladle soup in bowls and garnish with extra fresh thyme and a drizzle of olive oil.

Slow Cooker Version

  • In a skillet over medium heat, drizzle with olive oil and add the chopped onion and saute until softened but not caramelized.
  • Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Add the onion and garlic to the slow cooker along with the rest of the vegetables, herbs, soaked beans, turkey leg and pour in stock.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
  • Once done, use an immersion blender to blend some of the soup for a creamier texture.
  • Ladel soup into bowls and garnish with fresh thyme and a drizzle of olive oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 1272mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 3833IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 148mg | Iron: 6mg