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    Instant Pot Split Pea Soup Recipe | Takes Just 30 Minutes To Make From Scratch

    Published: Sep 15, 2021 · Modified: Dec 27, 2024 · By: Brendan Cunningham

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    This Instant Pot split pea soup is as comforting and flavorful that a bowl of soup can get. It is filled with tender split peas, fresh veggies, and flavorful ham. And all it takes to make is about 30 minutes from start to finish! Don't be surprised if it becomes one of your new favorite Instant Pot soup recipes.

    I two white bowls filled with split pea soup on a gray circular placement. In front of the first pole is a silver spoon and next to it is a half of a lemon. Behind the placemat on the gray counter is a white bowl filled with sour cream.

    THE BEST INSTANT POT SPLIT PEA SOUP

    This hearty and nutritious Instant Pot split pea soup is the perfect thing to make on chilly days. 

    And if you've never had this soup homemade before, you're in for a satisfying bowl of comfort. 

    Table of Contents
    • THE BEST INSTANT POT SPLIT PEA SOUP
      • INGREDIENTS
      • HOW TO MAKE SPLIT PEA SOUP IN AN INSTANT POT
        • STEP 1: COOKING THE VEGGIES
        • STEP 2: MAKING THE SOUP
      • HOW TO STORE SPLIT PEA SOUP
        • FREEZING THE SOUP
      • WRAPPING IT ALL UP
    • MORE INSTANT POT RECIPES

     

    This split pea soup has a deliciously thick texture with a slightly smokey yet sweet flavor. And, the best part, traditional split pea soup can take up to 2 hours to make, but making this split pea soup Instant Pot style - at least that's what we call it around my house - only takes 30 minutes!

    How awesome is that?! It is as quick and easy to make as this Instant Pot French Onion Soup, Instant Pot Corn Chowder, and Clam Chowder.

    With all that said, if you've been looking for the best pea soup recipe, you might've just found it!

    Part of two white balls filled with split pea soup on a gray placemat. Behind the placemat on the gray counter is a small white bowl filled with sour cream.

    INGREDIENTS

    Another plus of this Instant Pot split pea soup recipe is it uses all simple ingredients that you can easily find at the grocery store.

    And you may already have some of these ingredients in your kitchen!

    Here's everything you'll need:

    • 1 tbsp. Butter
    • 1 tbsp. Garlic, pressed
    • ½ cup Onion, chopped
    • ¼ cup Carrot, chopped
    • ¼ cup Celery, chopped
    • 2 cups Split Peas
    • 1 Piece of Ham Bone
    • Bay Leaf
    • 1 tsp. Cumin Powder
    • 1 tsp. Paprika Powder
    • 4 cups Chicken Broth
    • Salt and Pepper

    And to top the soup off:

    • Lemon Juice
    • Dill
    • Sour Cream

    Now, this instant pot soup recipe is made with ham for a little extra flavor. But if you want to make it vegetarian, just leave the ham out and it will be just as delicious!

    Oh, and if you want the best soup experience ever, I highly recommend making these easy biscuits to go along with the soup. You only need 5 ingredients and can have them hot out of the oven before the soup finishes cooking! 

     

    A white bowl filled with split pea soup and a gray placement. Behind it is another whiteboard that is filled with split pea soup and behind that is a small white bowl of sour cream.

    HOW TO MAKE SPLIT PEA SOUP IN AN INSTANT POT

    So, making this split pea soup in the Instant Pot is way quicker and easier than making it the traditional way!

    The only thing you have to do is chop up a few of the ingredients and add everything to the pressure cooker - seriously, that's it! 

    Now get your ingredients prepared, and let's make some Instant Pot soup!

    An instant pot filled with chopped carrots onions and celery. The instant pot is on a gray counter and behind it as part of a small white bowl filled with yellow split peas.

    STEP 1: COOKING THE VEGGIES

    First, turn the Instant Pot to the "saute" mode and add in the butter, onions, and garlic. 

    Saute these ingredients for about 5 minutes - until the butter melts and the onions and garlic are translucent.

    Next, add the carrots and celery to the Instant Pot and continue cooking everything for another 5 minutes.

    An instant pot filled with all of the ingredients for split pea soup.

    STEP 2: MAKING THE SOUP

    Now, add the split peas, ham bone, bay leaf, cumin, paprika, salt, pepper, and chicken broth to the Instant Pot.

    Then put the lid on and cook everything at high pressure for 20 minutes.

    When the time is up, safely remove the lid and check the soup. If you want the split peas to be thicker, add some more broth. But if you are satisfied, you can serve the soup.

    To serve, pour it into a bowl and top with lemon juice, fresh dill, and sour cream. Enjoy!

    A white bowl of split pea soup on a circular gray placement on a gray counter. The hand is holding a spoon with sour cream on it over the ball. Behind it is another white bowl filled the split pea soup with a cup of sour cream behind that.

    HOW TO STORE SPLIT PEA SOUP

    This split pea soup recipe will make about 4-5 bowls of soup. So it is ideal for a family dinner or to make if you want some leftovers for a quick meal. 

    And honestly, I think it's even better leftover! All of the flavors really meld together, and it just tastes incredible days after making it. 

    If you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.

    Then to reheat, either warm it up in the microwave or on the stovetop until it reaches your desired temperature.

    A grey placemat on a gray counter with two white balls on top of it Phil the split pea soup. There is a small white bowl of sour cream with a spoon in it a sliced lemon and a silver spoon all on the placemat.

    FREEZING THE SOUP

    Now, if you want to keep the soup for longer, you can freeze it in airtight containers or freezer-safe bags for up to 4-6 months! So you should totally make a double or triple batch of this recipe.

    Then to thaw the soup before enjoying it, you can use two different methods.

    The first one is to transfer the soup from the freezer to the refrigerator one to two days before you plan on eating it. Then to warm it back up, just add a little broth to the soup and microwave or heat on the stovetop until it reaches your desired temperature. 

    But if you decide that you want some split pea soup on the spot, just place the soup - in its container - into a bowl of warm water until it loosens. Then, put it in a pot over medium-low heat, and frequently stir until warm.

    A great placement with a white bowl filled with split pea soup on top of it.

    WRAPPING IT ALL UP

    There you have it, Instant Pot split pea soup that is hearty, comforting, and filled with flavor.

    There really isn't a better recipe to make when it's chilly outside, and you want something nutritious and satisfying that will warm you up from the inside out.

    And you can make a few batches of this soup at once and have it leftover for a quick and delicious reheated meal!

    Well, I hope you like this Instant Pot split pea soup recipe as much as I do. Be sure to leave a comment below if you make it, and let me know what you think!

    A white bowl filled with split pea soup and part of a white bowl with split pea soup in it on a gray placemat. Behind the placemat is a white bowl of sour cream on a gray counter.

    MORE INSTANT POT RECIPES

    Want more quick, easy, and delicious Instant Pot recipes to make next? 

    Well, you're in the right place because we have a bunch on the blog that you might like!

    Give one of these a try:

    • Chicken Tenders
    • Potato Salad
    • Paella
    • Sushi Rice
    • Coconut Rice
    • Corn On The Cob
    • Sausage & Peppers

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    Instant Pot Split Pea Soup With Ham

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    ★★★★★

    5 from 1 review

    This Instant Pot split pea soup is as comforting and flavorful that a bowl of soup can get. It is filled with tender split peas, fresh veggies, and flavorful ham. And all it takes to make is about 30 minutes from start to finish! Don't be surprised if it becomes one of your new favorite Instant Pot soup recipes.

    • Author: Brendan Cunningham
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30 minutes
    • Total Time: 35 minutes
    • Yield: 5 servings 1x
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Instant Pot
    • Cuisine: Soup

    Ingredients

    Scale

    1 tbsp. Butter

    1 tbsp. Garlic, pressed

    ½ cup Onion, chopped

    ¼ cup Carrot, chopped

    ¼ cup Celery, chopped

    2 cups Split Peas

    1 Piece of Ham Bone (250g)

    Bay Leaf

    1 tsp. Cumin Powder

    1 tsp. Paprika Powder

    4 cups Chicken Broth

    Salt and Pepper

    Optional for serving:

    Lemon Juice

    Dill

    Sour Cream

    Instructions

    1. Turn the Instant Pot to “Sauté” mode.
    2. Heat the butter and sauté the onions and garlic until fragrant. Around 5 minutes.
    3. Add the carrots and celery and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
    4. Add the split peas, ham bone, bay leaf, cumin powder, paprika, chicken broth, salt and pepper.
    5. Close the lid and cook at high pressure for 20 minutes. Release the steam and check the split peas - depending on how thick you want them, you can either serve them as they are or add additional chicken broth.
    6. Serve and top with lemon juice, fresh dill and sour cream.

    Notes

    The scale up function does not change the gram measurements.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 281
    • Fat: 12.4
    • Carbohydrates: 19.8
    • Fiber: 6.8
    • Protein: 17.4

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    1. Cecil

      September 22, 2021 at 11:25 am

      Delicious soup that was very easy to make using the instant pot.

      ★★★★★

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