Instant Pot Split Pea and Ham Soup

Instant Pot Split Pea and Ham Soup

Very close to a classic split pea soup, this Instant Pot version can be made with either diced ham or a meaty ham hock — your choice!

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
40 mins
Total Time
60 mins
Calories
526 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
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.
Instant Pot Split Pea and Ham Soup

Ingredients

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

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