Quick Split Pea Soup (Pressure Cooker)
80% authentic · American
A faster version of the classic, using a pressure cooker to significantly reduce cooking time while maintaining a rich flavor from ham and vegetables.
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Ingredients
- Dried green split peas1.5 cups
- Diced ham or ham bone1 cup
- Yellow onion1 medium
- Carrots1 medium
- Celery stalk1
- Garlic cloves2
- Vegetable or chicken broth6 cups
- Bay leaf1
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Chivesfor garnish
Steps
- 1
Rinse the split peas.
- 2
Sauté chopped onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic in the pressure cooker pot (if applicable) or a separate pan until softened. Transfer to pressure cooker.
- 3
Add rinsed split peas, diced ham (or ham bone), broth, and bay leaf to the pressure cooker.
- 4
Secure the lid and cook on high pressure for 20-25 minutes.
- 5
Allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure.
- 6
Remove bay leaf and ham bone (if used). Shred any meat from the bone and return to the soup. Stir well.
- 7
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chives.
