Instant Pot Split Pea Soup with Ham
If you're looking for a quick and delicious way to use up that leftover Easter ham look no further. Split Pea Soup with Ham cooked in an Instant Pot is a snap to make, and awesome to serve. In addition, the leftovers are just as good the next day, or frozen for an anytime lunch or dinner.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 460kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound (16 ounces) green split peas, picked over and rinsed well
- 1 pound (16 ounces) ham, chopped (about 2½ cups)
- 1 large onion chopped about 2 cups
- 3 ribs of celery chopped ¾ cup
- 2 carrots peeled and chopped ¾ cup
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 8 cups water
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to Instant Pot or pressure cooker; stir well.
- Lock the lid of the Instant Pot or pressure cooker in place. Ensure that the valve is closed.
- Set Instant Pot on high pressure for 20 minutes.
- Allow the pressure to release naturally. Remove the lid; stir well, taking care the blend in the peas and other ingredients that have sunk to the bottom of the pan. Correct the seasonings.
- Yield: 6 servings.
Nutrition
Calories: 460kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 1343mg | Potassium: 1101mg | Fiber: 20g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 3600IU | Vitamin C: 4.5mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 4.4mg