Rahn's Recipes

Split Pea Soup

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by

B Rahn
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Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 4 carrots diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 5-9 oz diced ham (deli meat can be used)
  • 1 package / 1 pound dry split peas
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 cups water
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Press “Sauté” button on Instant Pot. Add in olive oil, onions, celery, carrots. Sauté about 5 mins.
  2. Add in chicken broth, ham, split peas, bay leaves, salt and pepper.
  3. Add in water. Can add in more (or less) water to ensure stay below max fill line of Instant Pot.
  4. Press “Cancel” button on Instant Pot. Then place lid on Instant Pot and set steam release nob to “Sealing”.
  5. Press “Pressure Cook” button and set time (“+” button) to 15 minutes.
  6. When cooking cycle ends, allow pressure to naturally release for 15 minutes.
  7. After 15 minutes, allow steam to fully release by moving nob with a wooden spoon from “Sealing” to “Venting” position. Once steam is fully released, can take off lid.