Split Pea Soup in the Instant Pot
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Split Pea Soup in the Instant Pot
Description
This soup begins by sautéing chopped celery, carrots, and onion in butter using the Instant Pot’s sauté function until softened. Then, dried split peas, cubed ham, chicken stock, bay leaves, and thyme are added. The mixture is pressure cooked at high for 15 minutes, followed by a natural pressure release.
The result is a rich soup with tender lentil-like split peas broken down to thicken the broth, chunks of savory ham throughout, and softened vegetables that add sweetness and depth. The bay leaves and fresh thyme provide subtle herbal undertones.
Split pea soup is traditionally hearty and filling, suited to cooler weather or when a substantial soup is desired. The Instant Pot speeds up cooking compared to stovetop methods.
Allowing the pressure to release naturally helps maintain soup texture and flavor balance. The recipe was made using an 8-quart Instant Pot.
Ingredients
- 2 carrot chopped
- 1 celery chopped, stalk
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 lb ham cubed
- 1 lb split peas dry
- 5 cups chicken stock
- 4 bay leaf
- 3 thyme sprigs
Instructions
- Set your instant pot to the saute setting. Heat your butter, and then saute your celery, carrots, and onions for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Add the peas, chicken stock, ham, bay leaves, and thyme leaves into the pot.
- Set your instant pot to high for 15 minutes.
- Allow the pressure to release naturally for about 10 minutes, and then do an instant release after.
- Enjoy! Leave a comment on this post letting me know what you thought.
Notes
- This recipe fits an 8-quart Instant Pot; adjust quantities or timing for different sizes.
- Use cubed ham for added smokiness and texture in the soup.
- Natural pressure release helps preserve the texture of peas and vegetables.
- Leftover soup can be refrigerated and reheated, thickening upon standing; add broth if necessary when reheating.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10bowls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 286 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 286kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 809mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 630mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 2233IU | 45% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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