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    Home » Instant Pot

    Instant Pot Split Pea Soup with Leftover Ham

    Published November 25, 2022. Last modified November 25, 2022 By Gary White

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    Instant Pot Split Pea Soup | The Foodie Eats

    This split pea soup with leftover ham is full of texture and flavor. It is not a bowl of mush but an easy way to use leftover ham pieces.

    Instant Pot split pea soup in a white bowl with spoon and blue napkin.

    Why This Recipe Works

    Most people will swear that you don't need to soak split peas. And while technically, you don't have to soak them, there are a few huge benefits to doing so.

    1. They digest more easily - meaning less gas. Some say unsoaked beans don't affect them, but soaking them has been proven to make digestion easier by helping break down the sugars.
    2. Soaking them reduces cooking time. And since I'm trying to cook them as quickly as possible (and avoid the peas and other vegetables turning to mush), soaking them was the better choice.
    Instant Pot Split Pea Soup | The Foodie Eats

    How to Make Split Pea Soup with Leftover Ham

    Instant Pot Split Pea Soup | The Foodie Eats
    Add peas to bowl and let sit overnight (or for a minimum of 4 hours).
    Instant Pot Split Pea Soup | The Foodie Eats
    Add onions, carrots, celery, thyme, garlic, and bay leaf to the pot.
    Instant Pot Split Pea Soup | The Foodie Eats
    Then add the peas, broth, Worcestershire, salt, and ham pieces...
    Instant Pot Split Pea Soup | The Foodie Eats
    ...and give a good mix. Lock the lid and cook for 10 minutes at high pressure. For slightly al dente peas (which I prefer), cook for 7 minutes instead.
    Instant Pot Split Pea Soup | The Foodie Eats
    Once cook time is complete, quick-release pressure.

    And this is the AMAZING Result…

    Instant Pot Split Pea Soup | The Foodie Eats

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    ★ Did you make this split pea soup with leftover ham?

    Please give it a star rating below! ★

    Instant Pot split pea soup in a white bowl with spoon and blue napkin.

    Instant Pot Split Pea Soup with Leftover Ham

    This split pea soup with leftover ham is full of texture and flavor. It is not a bowl of mush but an easy way to use leftover ham pieces.
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 307kcal
    Author: Gary White

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb. green split peas soaked minimum of 4 hours
    • ½ cup yellow onions diced
    • ½ cup celery diced
    • 1 cup carrots diced
    • 6 thyme sprigs
    • 1 Tbsp. garlic minced
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 6 cups chicken broth
    • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 tsp. sea salt
    • 8 oz. ham pieces

    Instructions

    • Add peas to a bowl with lukewarm and let sit overnight (or for a minimum of 4 hours). Then rinse peas well.
    • Add all ingredients to pot and give a good mix.
    • For slightly al dente peas (which I prefer), lock lid and cook for 7 minutes at high pressure. Otherwise, cook for 10 minutes instead. 
    • Once cook time is complete, quick-release pressure. Remove bay leaf and thyme sprigs. Serve with rice or as-is.

    Notes

    Want to skip the soaking? Add all ingredients to the pot, mix well, and lock the lid. Then cook at high pressure for 15 minutes. Once the cooking time is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10-15 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cup | Calories: 307kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 671mg | Potassium: 898mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2820IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 3.4mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. jujubee

      December 12, 2018 at 7:58 pm

      5 stars
      Turned out perfect! The right consistency! Delicious!

      Reply
    2. Kate West

      December 22, 2018 at 5:26 pm

      5 stars
      Very tasty! We are not pea soup fans as a rule, but we had left over ham so we tried this recipe and were very pleasantly surprised. Nice flavor and texture. Good job!

      Reply
    3. Sara T

      January 21, 2019 at 10:50 pm

      5 stars
      I was very pleased to see an IP pea soup recipe that calls for soaked peas. I much prefer the less gassy nature of them. Thank you!

      Reply
    4. Sue Roe

      December 12, 2019 at 4:49 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! Made this today and enjoyed 2 bowls! Thanks for sharing your recipes!!

      Reply
      • Gary White

        December 13, 2019 at 9:25 am

        Glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    5. Matthew Disalvatore

      April 15, 2020 at 8:40 am

      5 stars
      My entail thoughts when I saw the completed product before I tasted it were, "This looks nothing like what mom used to make." I'm used to a much more thick consistency to my pea soup, but YOOOOOOOO!!!!! This was amazing! The kids ate all of it, and I cannot wait for lunch tomorrow, because I'm having seconds of this. The wife and the kids both liked adding it over rice, but I like it as is. Thanks!!!

      Reply
    6. Jackie Lowe

      December 29, 2022 at 4:43 pm

      5 stars
      I can't wait to make this recipe. Does this soup freeze well? Thanks!!

      Reply
      • Gary White

        January 11, 2023 at 8:38 am

        I've never tried freezing it.

        Reply

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