Hard Soup

Instant Pot Split Pea and Ham Soup

Name: Instant Pot Split Pea and Ham Soup
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 71 min
Total time: 94 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Unknown
Ingredients: 1.5 tablespoons salted butter; 1.5 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium carrots , sliced; 1 large stalk celery , diced; 0.5 large onion , diced; 0.5 pounds diced cooked ham; 1 potato , peeled and diced; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 4 cups chicken broth , divided; 0.5 pounds dried split peas; 2 bays leaves; 0.25 cups shredded Cheddar cheese , or to taste

Total Time

1h 34m

23m prep · 71m cook

Servings

4 people

Rating

—

Difficulty

Hard

20 views

Gluten Free Nut Free Pork Instant Pot Saute Gluten-Free Nut-Free Fried savory umami european greek mediterranean middle eastern region healthy_fats plant_based french processed_meat soup

Cooking split peas under pressure makes them nearly instantly creamy. This recipe is very close to a classic split pea soup, but I have the option of cooking with or without a meaty ham bone. If you just have ham, it will be just as great with the combination of celery, carrots, onions, potatoes, and split peas. Get ready for a thick and flavorful broth!

Ingredients

1.5 tablespoons salted butter
1.5 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium carrots , sliced
1 large stalk celery , diced
0.5 large onion , diced
0.5 pounds diced cooked ham
1 potato , peeled and diced
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 cups chicken broth , divided
0.5 pounds dried split peas
2 bays leaves
0.25 cups shredded Cheddar cheese , or to taste

Instructions

1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot), and select Saute function. Add butter and olive oil; heat until butter is melted. Add carrots, celery, and onion; cook until onion is nearly translucent, about 3 minutes. Add ham and cook for 1 minute.
2

Add potato; cook and stir to prevent anything from sticking to the bottom of the pot, for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add 3 cups chicken broth, split peas, and bay leaves. Turn Saute function off.
3

Close and lock the lid and seal the valve. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
4

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 12 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method, 2 to 3 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
5

Unlock and remove the lid. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as desired. If soup is too thick, select Saute function and add remaining 1 cup chicken broth. Stir until heated through and desired consistency, about 5 minutes. Adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve immediately with Cheddar cheese sprinkled over top.