Split Pea Soup in the Instant Pot

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Turn a ham bone and bag of dry split peas into a hearty split pea soup in a fraction of the time with the help of a pressure cooker. This recipe will have you sitting down to a bowl of warm comforting soup before you know it.

Homemade split pea soup is such a classic way to turn a ham bone into a nutritious and filling meal. Get that slow simmered flavor and creamy texture in a lot less time with the help of your instant pot.  Grandma would be so impressed!

Don’t let that leftover ham bone go to waste! It should practically be a crime to not turn it into a pot of ham and bean or split pea soup.

Those little bits of hard to get meat turn into a whole meal. Not to mention the flavor that hock gives to the broth.

In years past, split pea soup took a little planning.  You needed to get the veggies cut and the slow cooker loaded before you could start the day.

Of course you could make it a little faster on the stove, but then you needed to keep an eye on it. You don’t want anything scorching on the bottom of the pan.

Now with the help of modern electronic pressure cookers, you can make it fast and easy. It’s quick enough to make start to finish on a work night!

Making Easy Instant Pot Split Pea Soup

Just chop up your veggies and give them a quick sauté in the instant pot. Then add the ham bone, broth and split peas and let the pressure cooker take over.
 

In no time it will be ready to stir into a creamy thick soup. You are welcome to just remove the bits of meat from the ham hock and stir them back in.

I do that, but I also stir in some additional diced ham. It makes the soup meatier and I prefer the texture that way.

So if you find yourself with a  meaty bone after your Easter or Christmas ham, pull out this recipe. It’s a great way to get as much use as possible from your purchase.

All you need is a bowl of soup and some crusty bread and dinner is ready. This hearty soup is filling enough to be the main dish, there is not need for more courses.

It’s an economical way to get more meals on the table. Of course it tastes great as well, so double bonus!

If you are looking for more great ways to use leftover ham, check out my broccoli cheddar and ham pot pie or creamy pasta with ham and peas.

Or make a ham, potato and cheese quiche or asparagus and ham frittata for brunch. They are all fabulous options!

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Split Pea Soup in the Instant Pot

Carlee

This yummy Instant Pot split pea soup recipe takes simple ingredients like leftover holiday ham, fresh veggies and a bag of split peas to make one of our favorite soups. Pressure cooking the soup is a perfect way to reduce the cooking time but still get the tasty soup you know and love.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 50 minutes mins

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Servings 6 Servings

Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

• 6-quart Instant Pot
• Genuine Instant Pot Sealing Ring 2-Pack – 6 Quart Red/Blue

Ingredients

  

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• 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 onion diced
• 2 stalks celery sliced
• 16 ounce bag dried split peas
• 6 cups chicken broth or water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 ham bone
• 1 cup chopped ham optional
• salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

 

• In 6 quart or larger instant pot, heat oil until it shimmers using the sauté function.
• Add the copped carrots, diced onions, and sliced celery.  Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are translucent.
• Add chicken broth, peas, ham bone and bay leaf.  Turn off sauté setting and place the lid on the pressure cooker. Make sure the steam valve is set to the sealed position. Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.  You can quick release if you are in a hurry, or do a natural pressure release until you are ready to eat. 
• Remove the bay leaf, stir in additional chopped ham if desired. Adjust the seasoning to your taste. 

Notes

Pro Tip: I like to put a damp washcloth over the steam release valve when doing a quick pressure release. That way any potential splatter will be caught by the cloth instead of the counter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 17gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 1474mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5g

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