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Instant Pot Split Pea Soup

Instant Pot Split Pea Soup

Cost $12, save $8

  • 60 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Oil & Fat

    • 🧈 2 tablespoons butter
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 1 onion, diced
    • 3 stalks celery, diced
    • 🥕 3 carrots, chopped

  • Herbs & Spices

    • 2 bay leaves
    • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
    • 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • Protein

    • 🥓 6 slices bacon, chopped (Optional)

  • Other Ingredients

    • 🧄 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 6 cups chicken broth
    • 1 pound green split peas, rinsed and sorted

STEPS

1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker and select Saute function. Let it warm up and add butter and olive oil. Add onion, celery, bay leaves, and thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion starts to turn translucent, about 5 minutes.

2

Add carrots, bacon, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in split peas. Close and lock the lid; set release knob to Sealing position.

3

Select Manual/Pressure Cook setting according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 18 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

4

Release pressure using the natural-release method, about 15 minutes. Turn steam release knob to Venting and use quick-release function for the remaining pressure. Carefully open lid. Remove bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

408

Calories

  • 24
    Protein
  • 54
    Carbs
  • 12
    Fats

💡 You can substitute bacon with smoked turkey or ham for a different flavor.To make the soup vegetarian, use vegetable stock instead of chicken broth and omit the bacon.This soup keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days and can be frozen for meal prep.