Instant Pot Split Pea Soup with Ham
Ingredients
- 3 tbspbutter
- 1onion
diced
- 2ribs celery
diced
- 2carrots
diced
- 1ham bone
a smoked ham hock or 6 oz. diced deli ham can also be used
- 1 lbdry split peas
sorted through and rinsed
- 6 clow sodium chicken stock/broth
- 2bay leaves
- kosher salt and black pepper
see notes
- chopped fresh parsley
Directions
- 1
Turn pressure cooker to the "sauté" setting. Melt butter (3 tablespoons) and sauté onion, celery, and carrots for about 5 minutes, until softened.
- 2
Add the split peas, chicken stock (6 cups), ham bone (or hock or 6 oz. diced cooked ham), and the 2 bay leaves. Turn off the "sauté" function.
- 3
Cover pressure cooker, make sure valve is on "sealing," and set to manual, high pressure for 15 minutes.
- 4
Allow the pressure to naturally release for 10-15 minutes. Then, quick release the pressure valve.
- 5
If you used a ham bone or hock: remove the it from the soup and remove the ham meat that's still attached to it. Add the ham meat back into the soup.
- 6
Taste and season with salt and pepper if necessary (see notes). Serve immediately, or store in your refrigerator for up to 1 week or freezer in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
Instant Pot Split Pea Soup with Ham
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About this Recipe
Craving a deeply comforting, hearty soup but short on time? This Instant Pot Split Pea Soup with Ham delivers that classic, savory flavor in a fraction of the traditional cooking time, making it the perfect easy weeknight meal.
The magic of the Instant Pot truly shines here, transforming dry split peas and a flavorful ham bone into a creamy, rich soup with minimal fuss. Using the pressure cooker cuts down the usual simmering time, ensuring tender peas and infused ham flavor without hours over the stove.
You'll be treated to a thick, satisfying soup, brimming with the earthy sweetness of carrots, celery, and onion, balanced by the irresistible smoky notes from the ham. Each spoonful offers a creamy texture that is both deeply comforting and incredibly filling. It’s a meal in itself, designed to warm you from the inside out.
Customization & Variations
This recipe offers flexibility for the ham. While a ham bone provides the most profound flavor, you can easily use a smoked ham hock or even 6 ounces of diced deli ham. For the liquid, feel free to choose between low sodium chicken stock, vegetable stock, water, or a combination, depending on what you have on hand. A sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley adds a pop of color and freshness as an optional garnish.
This robust soup is ideal for a cozy family dinner or a satisfying meal prep option. Serve it hot, perhaps with a crusty piece of bread, for a complete and nourishing experience that yields 8 generous servings.