Instant Pot Split Pea Soup
An Instant Pot Split Pea soup that is made with delicious spices and add-ons in an easy and convenient way.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil extra virgin
- 1 medium size onion chopped
- 2 medium size carrots chopped
- 2 sticks celery chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken or bone broth
- 2 cups water I use spring water, not tap water
- 4 cups split peas raw, uncooked
- ΒΌ tsp cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 Bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Add the oil, onions, carrots and garlic to the Instant Pot. Using the Saute button, cook the vegetables until onions are soft and translucent.
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Add the broth, split peas, paprika, cumin, bay leaves and water to the Pot. Stir the ingredients.
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Cover with the lid, remember to keep the valve on "sealing."
Press "Pressure Cooker" button, choose "high pressure" option, choose 15 minutes.
It will be approximately 15 minutes of gaining the pressure inside the pot before the contents begin cooking.
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When the countdown of cooking time is over, you can choose to release the pressure manually or allow the soup to sit in the pot and allow a natural release of pressure. I like the latter, as it allows the recipe to gain more flavor.
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Take out the bay leaves and discard.
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My family likes their own seasoning, so I serve the soup into individual plates before it gets seasoned with salt or pepper by each member. But we all love fresh green herbs. Use parsley, thyme or any other herb that suits your taste.
Recipe Notes
- You can add cooked pieces of ham into the soup or offer this addition in a separate bowl when serving the soup.
- You can store the soup in the refrigerator for a few days or freeze it in separate plastic cups for 2-3 months.
- When reheating the soup, you will need to add more water or broth, as it will thicken.