Instant Pot Split Pea Soup
Delicious and easy split pea soup made in a snap thanks to the Instant Pot! Using a ham shank, we amp up the flavor and I also give this traditional soup a fun twist by adding soft pretzel croutons on top!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon butter
- ½ an yellow onion chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 carrots chopped
- 2 stalks of celery chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 lb dried split peas rinsed
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 ham shank or ham bone if you have one in the freezer!
- up to 1 cup water to thin out if necessary
- 1-2 large soft pretzels for crouton topping (could substitute french bread)
Instructions
- In an instant pot, use the saute feature and melt the butter.
- Saute the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery for 3-5 minutes.
- Add a pinch of salt and pepper and stir one more minute.
- Turn off the saute feature and add the peas, ham shank, chicken broth, and remaining salt and pepper.
- Cover with the lid and set to manual high pressure for 15 minutes.
- Once it's done cooking, naturally let the steam release naturally for about 10 minutes.
- While that releases pressure, chop or tear the soft pretzel up and broil for 1-2 minutes then set aside.
- After the instant pot has naturally released the steam, remove the ham shank and any meat left on the bone, shred and stir back into the soup.
- If your soup is too thick, at this point stir in the extra water. Taste and add more salt if necessary.
- Top with croutons and enjoy!