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Instant Pot Moroccan Split Pea Soup

Make hearty and satisfying Instant Pot Moroccan split pea soup with this quick and easy recipe.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 231 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American , British

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (425g) split peas, picked through and rinsed
  • 2 carrots chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 stalks celery diced
  • 4 spring onions scallions, sliced
  • 1 bell pepper deseeded and cut into big cubes
  • 6 cups (1.5l) vegetable stock
  • 14 oz (400g) finely chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp minced garlic 
  • salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Add all of the ingredients, up to the black pepper, into the Instant Pot insert.
  2. Cover your Instant Pot, set the vent to 'sealing’, select the soup button, select high pressure and set the timer to 12 mins (for peas with a little bite), or to 15 mins for softer peas.
  3. When done, allow the Instant Pot to undergo natural pressure release for 5 mins.
  4. Switch off and open the lid.
  5. Stir and let it stand for a little while as the soup thickens.

Notes

  • There are 0 Freestyle points in this Instant Pot soup recipe. Yeap, zero!! 
  • Cook time does not include time to come up to pressure or for pressure to release.
  • Try making it as a thicker purée (add less vegetable stock) and serving as a dip. This is popular in the Northern region of Morocco where they accompany it with Moroccan bread called khobz.
  • You can easily make this with Indian flavours by swapping in spices like curry powder or garam masala.
  • Top pressure cooker split pea soup with pickled vegetables, a dollop of unflavoured yoghurt (if not vegan), or homemade croutons.
  • Adjust the time under pressure depending upon your desired consistency. If you like your split peas with a bite, set the timer to 12 mins. For softer peas, cook them for 15 mins.
  • Not vegan? Try adding cooked bacon or ham to the final dish or add a leftover ham bone to the cooking process to infuse a delicious flavour into the soup.
  • Instant Pot Split Pea Soup will thicken as it cools. If it becomes too thick, add in additional stock.
  • You can freeze Instant Pot Split Pea Soup for easy meal prep. Freeze in individual portions or freeze all of it at once. You can use freezer-safe bags, plastic containers, etc.
  • Steamed Instant Pot Broccoli on the side for a super healthy meal
  • Homemade Corn Tortillas
  • Shredded chicken (if not vegan)

Nutrition Information

Calories 231kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 14g (28%) Sodium 1348mg (56%) Potassium 813mg (23%) Fiber 15g (60%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 4115IU (82%) Vitamin C 27.6mg (31%) Calcium 67mg (7%) Iron 3.5mg (19%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 231

% Daily Value*

Calories 231kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 14g 28%
Sodium 1348mg 56%
Potassium 813mg 17%
Fiber 15g 60%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 4115IU 82%
Vitamin C 27.6mg 31%
Calcium 67mg 7%
Iron 3.5mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.