Instant Pot Turkey Noodle Soup
This turkey noodle soup is a delicious and comforting recipe made with leftover turkey and made in the instant pot for a quick weeknight meal.
This Instant Pot turkey noodle soup is a simple, comforting way to turn leftover turkey into a cozy weeknight dinner. It’s the kind of meal that feels familiar and soothing—warm broth, tender noodles, and plenty of veggies—but comes together fast enough for a busy evening.
If you’ve ever stared at leftover holiday turkey wondering how many more sandwiches your family can tolerate, this soup is the answer. It transforms leftovers into something new without extra effort, so dinner still feels intentional instead of repetitive.
Using the Instant Pot keeps things easy and efficient. The broth tastes like it’s been simmering all day, even though the soup cooks in just a few minutes under pressure. It’s a great option for chilly nights, post-holiday evenings, or anytime you want a no-stress meal that everyone recognizes and enjoys.
This recipe works well with any leftover turkey you have on hand—breast, thighs, or a mix—and it’s flexible enough to fit whatever vegetables you already have in the fridge.Add this and some easy turkey curry to your meal plan after you bake your holiday turkey (my favorite is a whole smoked turkey!
Why this recipe works for real life:
This is one of those dinners that earns a regular spot in the rotation because:
- It’s familiar, comforting, and easy for kids to enjoy
- It uses leftovers in a way that feels fresh, not repetitive
- It comes together quickly with minimal prep
How to make turkey noodle soup in the Instant Pot
This recipe is simple to make! For the full set of directions, please scroll down to the recipe card below. This is just a general overview on how to make it to help you plan.
- Sauté onion, carrots, and celery directly in the Instant Pot until softened
- Add garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper
- Stir in shredded turkey, noodles, and broth
- Pressure cook briefly, then release and serve
That’s it—no long simmering, no extra pots, and no complicated steps.
Timing at a Glance
This recipe is especially helpful on busy nights:
- About 10 minutes of prep and sautéing
- 10–15 minutes to come to pressure
- 2 minutes of cook time
Dinner is ready in roughly 20–30 minutes total.Â
Storage information
This soup will keep for several days in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days after the turkey has been cooked.
Serving to your family
This turkey soup is a great way to use leftover turkey. Serve it with some bread like soft sourdough dinner rolls or a quick wheaten bread and with some rosemary whipped honey butter.
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Instant Pot Turkey Noodle Soup Recipe
Ingredients
Method
- Chop the vegetables and measure out ingredients.
- Turn the Instant Pot onto Saute mode and add the olive oil to heat.
- Saute the onions until they are soft, about 4 minutes, until they are starting to become translucent, stirring frequently.
- Add in the carrots and celery and continue sauteing, stirring occasionally, for another 3 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, herbs, and salt and pepper until just fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add in the shredded turkey, pasta, and broth. Stir well, making sure all the pasta is in the broth.
- Seal the lid on the Instant Pot and set to high pressure cook for 2 minutes.
- When the timer goes off, carefully manually release the pressure and remove the lid.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands, and substitutions. For specific dietary needs, we recommend calculating nutrition using your preferred tool.
