Ham and Split Pea Soup
A comforting winter favourite, adapted for instant pot.
Prep. Time
10 to 15 min.
Instant Pot:
15 min. high, quick release
Total Time:
45 min
Inroduction
About this Recipe
I was reluctant to try baked ham as a holiday main but after two turkey’s in a row after a holiday sale I decided to take the plunge. The result was a success but also, a lot of left overs. I looked over an assortment of recipes for pea soup, my mother’s, my friends and the internet of course. I knew I didn’t want to make a stock. too long and too lazy. The result is this compromise between several recipes all adapted for instant pot. Its my son’s new favourite.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1 Tablespoon oil
2 ribs celery, diced
2 medium carrots, peeled, diced
½ onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, sliced
454 grams (2 cups) dried split peas, rinsed
4 cups cooked ham, diced
1 or 2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon thyme
6 1/2 cups water
8 teaspoons liquid chicken broth concentrate
1/2 salt
ground black pepper to taste
Step by Step Instructions
Step 1
In instant pot add oil, butter, onion, garlic and ham. Sauté until onions are translucent.
Step 2
Add salt, bay leaf and thyme and vegetables, stir.
Step 3
Add water, liquid stock and rinsed peas. Set instant pot for 15 minutes. (calculate 35 min from start to finish for cooking time). You can do a quick or slow release depending on what suits your needs.
Step 4
Season with black pepper to serve. (don’t forget to remove your bay leaves before serving!)
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Split Pea and Ham Soup (Instant Pot)
2 tablespoons butter
1 Tablespoon light olive oil
2 ribs celery, diced
2 medium carrots, peeled, diced
½ onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, sliced
454 grams (2 cups) dried split peas, rinsed
4 cups cooked ham, diced
1 or 2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon thyme
6 1/2 cups water
8 teaspoons liquid chicken broth concentrate
1/2 salt
ground black pepper to taste
In instant pot add oil, butter, onion, garlic and ham. Sauté until onions are translucent, add salt, bay leaf and thyme and vegetables, stir. Add water, liquid stock and rinsed peas. Set instant pot for 15 minutes. (calculate 35 min from start to finish for cooking time). You can do a quick or slow release depending on what suits your needs. Season with black pepper to serve. (don’t forget to remove your bay leaves before serving!)
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