This Instant Pot Split Pea Soup Is Simple And Delicious

Split pea soup is a thick and comforting, with dried split peas forming its hearty base. Accompanied by onions, potatoes, carrots, and chicken broth, the primary goal is to let the peas dissolve during cooking, creating a consistently rich soup.

In this lighter version, we replace potatoes with carrots and use a less fatty meat.

I’m really happy with how it turned out, you get all the flavor of the original without all the extra stuff you don’t want.

Why you should try split pea soup:

1. This soup is not only delicious but also incredibly filling.

2. This recipe is super cheap thanks to the low cost of split peas.

3. The Instant Pot makes things so easy. Quick and safe, it streamlines the cooking process by combining sautéing and pressure-cooking functions. Thirty minutes later, the magic is complete.

Ingredients in Instant Pot Split Pea Soup:

• 1 cup (200g) green split peas, rinsed
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 6 cups (1.5 liters) chicken broth
• 1 cup (150g) turkey ham, diced
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt, to taste

Preparation Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 15 minutes under high pressure

Servings: 4

Serving size: 400 g.

Instructions:

1. Set your Instant Pot to the sauté function. Heat the vegetable oil and sauté the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.

2. Add the rinsed green split peas to the Instant Pot, followed by the chicken broth, diced ham, bay leaf, and a pinch of salt.

3. Close the Instant Pot lid, ensuring the vent is sealed. Set the Instant Pot to cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.

4. Once the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully do a quick release.

5. Open the Instant Pot, remove the bay leaf, and stir the soup. Check the seasoning and add salt if needed.

6. Serve the split pea soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley or croutons if desired.

Note: For a smoother consistency, you can use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup before serving. Adjust the thickness by adding more broth if necessary.

Variations and Substitutions:

1. If indulgence is not a concern, adding potatoes complements the recipe perfectly.

2. Experimenting with yellow split peas, a slight variation in flavor, or adjusting the amount of celery, parsley, or cilantro can cater to personal preferences.

3. This soup can be made in any type of pot, from an Instant Pot to a traditional pressure cooker to a slow cooker. By adapting the cooking time and method, you can ensure a flavorful outcome.

Tips and Tricks Section for Making Split Pea Soup:

1. Familiarize yourself with your Instant Pot’s features, utilizing functions designed for cooking legumes to achieve the ideal soup consistency. If your pressure cooker lacks the sauté function, you can sauté the vegetables in a separate skillet. However, this step is not mandatory; if you’re short on time, simply add everything to the pot and you’re good to go.

2. Expedite the cooking process by soaking green split peas for at least two hours before preparation. Rinse them thoroughly under running water before use.

WW Points

Dry split peas 0 points
Olive oil 1 points
Onion 0 points
Garlic 0 points
Carrots 0 points
Celery 0 points
Chicken broth 2 points
Extra lean sliced turkey ham 4 points
Bay leaf 0 points
Table salt 0 points

2 WW Points Per Serving