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Instant Pot Split Pea Soup Recipe

This Instant Pot split pea soup recipe can guarantee well-simmered and super smooth pea soup in just half the time you usually need for stovetop cooking. Packed with ham and a mix of spices, this nutrient-dense soup is not only freezable but allows for healthy tweaks so you can easily make it compatible with your diet.
  • cook TIME 45 mins
  • prep TIME 10 mins
  • total TIME 55 mins
Course: Side DishCuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 206 kcal
Author: Tuyet Pham, Luna Regina

Ingredients (13)

  • 5 oz split peas
  • 4 oz carrots diced
  • 4 oz celery chopped
  • 2 oz onion diced
  • 1 oz ham
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 3 cups unsalted chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp parsley chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Soak 5 oz split peas overnight in cool, filtered water.

2

Set the Instant Pot on the “Sauté” setting. Add 1 tbsp butter and 1 oz ham. Quickly sauté for a minute.

3

Add 2 oz onions, 4 oz celery, and 4 oz carrots. Sauté for 2 minutes.

4

Add 1/4 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp ground black pepper, 2 bay leaves, and 1/2 tsp thyme. Sauté for another minute.

5

Drain the pre-soaked split peas. Add them to the pot to sauté.

6

Add 3 cup chicken broth and 1 tbsp heavy cream, give them a quick stir.

7

Remove the bay leaf.

8

Place the lid on and set the steam release valve to sealing position. Cook on the “Steam” setting for 30 minutes.

9

When the time is up, turn the steam release valve to venting position to quick-release the steam. Open the lid and stir the soup. It should have a similar consistency to porridge.

10

Turn the Instant Pot back to “Sauté” setting for 5 minutes to thicken the soup a bit more if desired.

11

Taste and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 206kcal | Fat 5g | Saturated Fat 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat 1g | Monounsaturated Fat 2g | Cholesterol 16mg | Sodium 283mg | Potassium 621mg | Carbohydrate 28g | Fiber 11g | Sugar 6g | Protein 12g | Vitamin A 5017IU | Vitamin C 6mg | Calcium 60mg | Iron 2mg