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Instant Pot Split Pea Soup

Lori Mauer
Thick and creamy, Instant Pot Split Pea Soup puts a family favorite on the table in less time!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Pressure Release 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 329 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 ribs celery diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 pound green split peas rinsed and sorted
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 6 ounces diced ham or a smoked ham hock for added flavor optional
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Set your Instant Pot to the 'Sauté' mode. Add the butter. Once melted, add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Add the split peas, broth, and bay leaves to the pot. If using ham, add it now. Secure the lid and make sure the valve is set to sealing. Select 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' on high for 15 minutes.
  • When the cooking time is up, let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes before using quick release for any remaining pressure.
  • Remove the bay leaves. If you used a ham hock, remove it from the soup and take off the attached ham meat. Then, add the ham meat back into the soup.
  • Taste the soup and season with salt and black pepper as needed. Serve hot. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 329kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 19gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 1005mgFiber: 20g
Keyword Instant Pot Split Pea Soup
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