Description
Instant Pot Split Pea Soup is a comforting and nutritious dish that’s perfect for chilly days. This velvety soup combines earthy split peas with smoky ham, creating a delightful blend of flavors that will warm your soul. It’s not only easy to prepare but also incredibly versatile, making it ideal for both hearty meals and light starters. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch in no time, leaving you with a cozy experience and memories to cherish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried green or yellow split peas
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 smoked ham hock (or 1 cup diced ham)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté onions, carrots, and celery in the Instant Pot on the sauté function with a splash of olive oil for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add split peas and smoked ham hock; stir until well combined.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add bay leaves along with salt and pepper; stir gently.
- Seal the Instant Pot lid and set it to high pressure for 15 minutes.
- Allow natural pressure release for about 10 minutes before carefully opening the lid. Remove bay leaves and ham hock before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg