Description
Delicious Instant Pot® split pea soup that delivers rich, deep flavor in just over an hour.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 carrots, chopped
- 6 slices bacon, chopped (Optional)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 pound green split peas, rinsed and sorted
Instructions
- Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Let warm up and add butter and olive oil. Add onion
- celery
- bay leaves
- and thyme. Cook
- stirring occasionally
- until onion starts to turn translucent
- about 5 minutes.
- Add carrots
- bacon
- garlic
- salt
- and pepper. Cook until fragrant
- about 1 minute. Add broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in split peas. Close and lock the lid; set release knob to Sealing position.
- Select Manual/Pressure Cook setting according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 18 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
- Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions
- about 15 minutes. Turn steam release knob to Venting and use quick-release function for the remaining pressure. Carefully open lid. Remove bay leaves. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 6