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Instant Pot Split Pea and Ham Soup

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Instant Pot Split Pea and Ham Soup

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Time

0 min

Serving

4 persons

Calories

526

Rating

4.00★ (13)

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Author: Victoria Buriak
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

  • ½ tablespoons salted butter: 1 piece
  • ½ tablespoons olive oil: 1 piece
  • medium carrots: 2 piece (sliced)
  • stalk celery: 1 piece (diced)
  • onion: 0.5 piece (diced)
  • cooked ham: 0.5 pound (diced)
  • potato: 1 piece (diced)
  • salt and ground black pepper: (to taste)
  • chicken broth: 4 cups (divided)
  • split peas: 0.5 pound (dried)
  • bay leaves: 2 piece
  • cheddar cheese: 0.25 cup (to taste, shredded)

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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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