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Creamy Instant Pot Split Pea Soup

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A creamy, comforting split pea soup made quickly in the Instant Pot with simple pantry ingredients, perfect for cozy nights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (300g) dried green split peas, rinsed well
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups (1.4 liters) vegetable broth or low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh, finely chopped)
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or unsalted butter
  • Optional: 1 small smoked ham hock or ½ cup diced ham
  • Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
  • Optional: A squeeze of fresh lemon juice to brighten before serving

Instructions

  1. Rinse the split peas under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. Turn the Instant Pot to the ‘Sauté’ setting and add olive oil or butter.
  3. Add diced onion, carrot, and celery; cook about 5 minutes until onion is translucent and veggies soften.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook 1 more minute until fragrant.
  5. Stir in dried thyme, smoked paprika, and bay leaf.
  6. Pour in vegetable or chicken broth and add rinsed split peas and optional ham.
  7. Seal the Instant Pot lid and set valve to ‘Sealing.’ Cook on ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ for 15 minutes at high pressure.
  8. Allow a natural pressure release for 15 minutes, then switch valve to ‘Venting’ to release remaining pressure.
  9. Remove bay leaf and ham hock if used.
  10. Use an immersion blender to puree soup until creamy and smooth, or blend in batches with a regular blender.
  11. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper; thin with broth or water if too thick.
  12. Add a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
  13. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm with crusty bread or a side salad.

Notes

Rinse peas thoroughly to avoid gritty texture. Use natural pressure release to prevent splattering. Blend soup for best creamy texture. Adjust thickness with broth or water. Optional ham adds smoky flavor; omit for vegan version.

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