Instant Pot Split Pea Soup
This soup is not only delicious but also incredibly filling. A single serving satisfies your hunger, leaving no room for mid-afternoon cravings.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Set your Instant Pot to the sauté function. Heat the vegetable oil and sauté the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add the rinsed green split peas to the Instant Pot, followed by the chicken broth, diced ham, bay leaf, and a pinch of salt.
- Close the Instant Pot lid, ensuring the vent is sealed. Set the Instant Pot to cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.
- Once the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully do a quick release.
- Open the Instant Pot, remove the bay leaf, and stir the soup. Check the seasoning and add salt if needed.
- Serve the split pea soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley or croutons if desired.
Notes
Only 2 WW points
Nutrition
Serving: 391g | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 6.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 658mg | Potassium: 474mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 6g | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1.9mg