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Instant Pot Split Pea Soup with Ham

This cozy Instant Pot Split Pea Soup combines tender split peas, savory ham, and fresh vegetables for a hearty, family-friendly meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 301
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound dried split peas rinsed and picked over for debris
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin for flavor
  • 2 large carrots diced (medium size, peeled)
  • 1 small onion diced (yellow or white)
  • ¼ cup celery diced (1 stalk)
  • 2 large garlic cloves minced (fresh for best flavor)
  • 2 cups diced ham cooked or leftover ham
  • 1 ham bone optional for extra flavor
  • 8 cups chicken broth low sodium preferred
  • 2 bay leaves dried
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 2 large potatoes peeled and diced (optional, add extra 1 cup broth if using)

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in the Instant Pot using sauté mode until shimmering. prep
  2. Add carrots, onion, and celery, cooking 3–5 minutes until onions turn translucent. prep
  3. Cancel sauté mode. Gently add split peas, diced ham, ham bone, chicken broth, bay leaves, black pepper, and potatoes if using. mix
  4. Seal the Instant Pot lid and set valve to sealing. Pressure cook on high for 15 minutes. bake
  5. Allow a natural pressure release for 15 minutes, then perform a quick release. finish
  6. Remove ham bone and bay leaves. Shred or cut any meat from the bone and stir into the soup. finish

Nutrition

Serving: 250ServingCalories: 301kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 21gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 1260mgPotassium: 1037mgFiber: 16gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 3113IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 4mg

Notes

A warm, comforting soup perfect for chilly nights—hearty enough to fill bellies and hearts alike.

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