Set the instant pot to saute on normal heat. Add the olive oil and once warmed add the carrots, celery, onion and garlic with the salt. Stir and saute until softened.
1 tablespoon olive oil, 3 medium carrots, 2 celery stalks, 1 medium onion, 2 garlic cloves
Add the turkey and 8 cups of water and stir in the remaining ingredients.
⅛ teaspoon salt, 3 cups leftover turkey, 1 bay leaf, 1 teaspoon dry thyme, 8 cups water, 1 turkey leg
Place lid on the instant pot and set to sealing. Pressure cook on low for 1 hour. Do a quick release after the hour.
Salt and pepper to taste. (Refer to the detailed video instructions below if further clarification is needed)
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Notes
Top Tip: if you have a food processor it makes it much quicker to chop all the veggies and pulse the turkey. However, you can also chop by hand and cut the veggies into larger pieces to save on time. I made this recipe twice and tried it both ways.Tip #2: If you are planning to freeze this soup, make sure to let it cool completely before freezing.