Pressure cooker split pea soup –Hey y’all! If you’re looking to warm your soul and fill your belly, I’ve got just the thing for you—Pressure Cooker Split Pea Soup with Ham! This dish is so comforting and perfect for those chilly days when you just want to kick back and enjoy something hearty. Let’s get to it, shall we?
Pressure Cooker Split Pea Soup with Ham
Let’s kick off with a beautiful image of this delightful meal:
This soup is not just packed with flavor; it’s also super easy to whip up, especially when using a pressure cooker. Here’s what you’ll need to gather:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound dried split peas, rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 ham hock (or chopped ham, if preferred)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions:
- First things first, heat your olive oil in the pressure cooker on the sauté setting. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, and cook until they start to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and sauté for another minute until fragrant. Oh, it’s smelling good already!
- Add the rinsed split peas to the pot, followed by the ham hock (or your choice of ham), chicken broth, thyme, and season with salt and pepper to your liking.
- Close the lid on your pressure cooker and set it to cook on high pressure for about 15 minutes. If you’re using a traditional pot, about 30-40 minutes will do.
- Once the time is up, let that pressure release naturally for about 10 minutes before you quick-release any remaining pressure. Open the lid and check out that marvelous soup!
- If you used a ham hock, remove it and shred the meat from the bone, tossing it back into the soup.
- Give it a good stir, and taste—add more salt and pepper as needed.
And there you have it! A bowl of pure comfort that’s bursting with flavor. Serve this soup with some crusty bread or over a bed of rice for an unforgettable meal. Enjoy, and let your taste buds dance!