Pressure Cooker Hearty Turkey-Vegetable Soup ๐ฅฃ
Description: Dive into a delightful bowl of Pressure Cooker Hearty Turkey-Vegetable Soup, a comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings or any time you crave a nourishing meal. Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavors, this recipe is a must-try for soup lovers!
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 6
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 1 | Olive oil |
| 2 cloves | Garlic |
| 1 can | Tomatoes |
| 1 1/2 | Potatoes |
| 2 | Carrots |
| 3/4 | Celery stalks |
| 2 cups | White mushrooms |
| 8 cups | Water |
| 1 | Turkey drumstick |
| 1/2 tsp | Dried thyme |
| 2 tsp | Dried rosemary |
| 2 | Bay leaves |
| To taste | Salt |
| 2 cups | Green peas (fresh/frozen) |
| 1/2 cup | Fresh corn kernels |
| 2 cups | Frozen corn |
| To taste | Fresh parsley |
| To taste | Black pepper |
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Start by gathering all the ingredients. Rinse the vegetables and herbs thoroughly. Peel and chop the garlic cloves. Dice the potatoes, carrots, and celery into bite-sized pieces. Slice the white mushrooms.
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Sautรฉ Garlic: Heat olive oil in the pressure cooker over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sautรฉ for about 10 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to brown it.
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Add Vegetables: Stir in the canned tomatoes, diced potatoes, carrots, onions, celery, sliced mushrooms, dried thyme, dried rosemary, bay leaves, and salt. Let them cook together for a minute to release their flavors.
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Add Turkey Drumstick: Carefully place the turkey drumstick into the pressure cooker, meaty side down, ensuring it’s submerged in the soup mixture.
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Pressure Cook: Lock the pressure cooker lid securely in place. Increase the heat to high and bring the mixture to high pressure. Once it reaches high pressure, adjust the heat to maintain pressure and cook for 12 minutes.
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Release Pressure: After cooking, allow the pressure to release naturally, or if preferred, use the quick-release method according to your pressure cooker’s instructions.
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Remove Drumstick: Once the pressure has been released, carefully remove the lid, tilting it away from you to let any excess steam escape. Take out the turkey drumstick from the soup and set it aside to cool slightly.
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Shred Turkey: Remove the meat from the drumstick, discarding the bones. Cut the turkey meat into 1-inch chunks and return it to the pot. You can also reserve the bones for making stock if desired.
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Add Remaining Ingredients: Stir in the green peas (fresh or frozen), fresh corn kernels, and frozen corn. Add fresh parsley for a burst of color and flavor.
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Final Seasoning: Bring the soup to a gentle boil over medium heat and let it simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, allowing the vegetables to cook through. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper according to your preference.
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Serve: Ladle the hot Pressure Cooker Hearty Turkey-Vegetable Soup into bowls and garnish with additional fresh parsley if desired. Serve piping hot and enjoy the comforting flavors of this wholesome soup.
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Storage: Any leftover soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or frozen for longer storage. Simply reheat before serving for a quick and satisfying meal.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 306.6
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3g
- Cholesterol: 24.9mg
- Sodium: 277.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 50.6g
- Fiber: 10.5g
- Sugar: 13.8g
- Protein: 16.8g
Recipe Notes:
- Feel free to customize this soup with your favorite vegetables or herbs.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the turkey drumstick and use vegetable broth instead of water.
- This soup can also be made on the stovetop or in a slow cooker, adjusting the cooking times accordingly.
