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    Home » Instant Pot » Instant Pot Split Pea Soup with Leftover Ham

    Instant Pot Split Pea Soup with Leftover Ham

    Published October 17, 2018. Last modified October 23, 2018 By Gary White

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    Instant Pot Split Pea Soup | The Foodie Eats

    Instant Pot Split Pea Soup

    I know there are a lot of Instant Pot split pea soup recipes out there. I debated whether or not to even post one, until I realized this method was truly different. I don't know about you, but I'm not the biggest fan of eating a bowl of complete mush - which is what we usually associate with split pea soup. So to avoid that, I did a few things that are not the "norm."

    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 two huge benefits to doing so. First, they digest more easily - meaning less gas. Some people say unsoaked beans don't affect them, but soaking them has been proven to make digestion easier by helping break down the sugars. Secondly, soaking them reduces the cook time. And since I'm trying to cook them as quickly as possible (and avoid them turning to mush), soaking them was the better choice for me.

     

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    The Process

    Instant Pot Split Pea Soup | The Foodie Eats

    Pour 2 tablespoons of salt into a large bowl.

     

    Instant Pot Split Pea Soup | The Foodie Eats

    Fill bowl with lukewarm and stir to dissolve salt.

     

    Instant Pot Split Pea Soup | The Foodie Eats

    Add peas to bowl and let sit overnight (or for minimum of 4 hours).

     

    Instant Pot Split Pea Soup | The Foodie Eats

    Add onions, carrots, and celery to pot.

     

    Instant Pot Split Pea Soup | The Foodie Eats

    Also add thyme, garlic, and bay leaf.

     

    Instant Pot Split Pea Soup | The Foodie Eats

    Then add peas...

     

    Instant Pot Split Pea Soup | The Foodie Eats

    ...along with broth, Worcestershire, and salt.

     

    Instant Pot Split Pea Soup | The Foodie Eats

    Finally add ham pieces...

     

    Instant Pot Split Pea Soup | The Foodie Eats

    ...and give a good mix. Lock 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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    Instant Pot Split Pea Soup with Leftover Ham

    This soup could not be any easier to make. But you would never know it because the flavor is truly incredible.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 307kcal
    Author: Gary White

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb. green split peas soaked overnight
    • 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

    • Pour 2 tablespoons of salt into a large bowl. Fill bowl with lukewarm and stir to dissolve salt. Add peas to bowl and let sit overnight (or for minimum of 8 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.

    Nutrition

    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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    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!!!

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