Instant Pot Split Pea Soup
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Pea soup is a controversial thing in our family. My dad and I love it, and my mom and brother think it is the most disgusting soup to be created. However, we would only buy the super-thick, canned pea soup. This Instant Pot Split Pea Soup is so… much… better. I think my mom would even eat it. That being said, if pea soup isn’t your thing, check out this Butternut Squash Soup instead.
This pea soup is incredibly easy, and uses basic ingredients that you already have in your pantry and fridge. It was a satisfying lunch for a couple days this week while we have been isolating.
Saute the Veggies
Turn the Instant Pot on to Saute, and heat the oil. Add the Onion, carrot, celery, and garlic. Saute until the onions are translucent. Deglaze the pot with one cup of the stock, scraping anything off the bottom, and turn off the Saute function.
Cook the Soup
Add the remaining broth, thyme, bay leaf, and salt and pepper. Stir in the split peas. Put the lid on the Instant Pot, turn the knob to Sealing, and set to High Pressure for 15 minutes.
When the time is up, carefully perform a quick release. Once venting is complete, open the lid and stir the soup. Serve as is, or blend with an immersion blender for a smoother consistency. Garnish the Instant Pot Split Pea Soup with chopped parsley.
Instant Pot Split Pea Soup
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 1 large carrot diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Turn the Instant Pot to the Saute function, and heat the oil.
- Add the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Saute until the onions are translucent.
- Add 1 cup of the broth to deglaze the pot, scraping everything off the bottom. Turn off the Saute function,
- Add the remaining stock, thyme, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Stir in the split peas.
- Put the lid on, turn the knob to Sealing, and set to High Pressure for 15 minutes.
- When the time is up, do a quick release. When venting is complete, remove the lid and stir the soup. If desired, for a smoother consistency, blend with an immersion blender. Garnish with chopped parsley.
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