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

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.

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. 

 

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!

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! 

 

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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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