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Instant Pot Split Pea Soup

Diana Rattray
Split pea soup has never been easier! This Instant Pot split pea soup is cooked in the pressure cooker for a quick and easy meal you can prepare any day of the week.
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Servings 6 servings
Calories 503
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Course Ham, Instant Pot, Soups, Split Peas
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Other Time35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound split peas
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 1/2 cups ham, diced
  • 1 large onion, 1 cup; chopped
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped; about 2 ribs
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken stock, unsalted or low sodium
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme, leaf, not ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

  • Rinse the peas under cold running water and set them aside.
  • Select the Instant Pot sauté button. When the display indicates the pot is hot, add the butter, swirling it around until it is melted. Add the ham, chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion begins to soften.
  • Add the garlic to the pot and continue to cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the rinsed split peas, chicken stock, bay leaves, thyme, and pepper.
  • Secure the Instant Pot lid and make sure the steam release valve is set to sealing. Choose the manual or pressure cook and high pressure settings for minutes. When the time is up, allow the pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes. Carefully turn the steam release valve to the venting position to release the remaining steam.
  • Stir the pea soup; taste and add salt, as needed.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish with croutons, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 503kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 33gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 1227mgPotassium: 1238mgFiber: 21gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 4352IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 5mg

Disclaimer:

Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.

Keyword ham, instant pot pea soup, instant pot soup, split peas
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