Pressure Cooker Split Pea Soup

This Pressure Cooker Split Pea Soup recipe will come in handy when you need to get a filling, comforting dinner on the table in a hurry.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 364 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 onion, diced
• 8 cups water
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 pound dried split peas
• 1 ham hock
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
• 0.125 teaspoon garlic powder

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Remove ham hock and strip off meat; add to soup. Stir well to distribute flavors. Season with salt and hot pepper sauce.

Step 2

Pour water into a pressure cooker. Add split peas, ham hock, onion, celery, thyme, garlic powder, and black pepper. Close cooker securely and place pressure regulator over vent according to manufacturer's instructions. Bring to high pressure; adjust temperature until regulator is gently rocking. Cook, about 30 minutes.

Step 3

Pour cold water over the pressure cooker to release pressure according to manufacturer's instructions.