Delicious Instant Pot split pea soup that delivers rich deep flavor in just over an hour
Prep Time
15 mins
Dificult
Medium
Servings
1 hr 15 mins
Ingredients
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.
Recipe Tip
For a vegetarian version
substitute vegetable broth for the chicken broth and 1 teaspoon of liquid smoke for the bacon.
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