How to Make Pressure Cooker Split Pea Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a comforting bowl of split pea soup on a chilly day. This classic and hearty dish is a favorite for many, and for good reason. Packed with nutritious ingredients and rich flavors, it's the perfect meal to warm you up and keep you satisfied. And with the help of a pressure cooker, you can have this delicious soup ready in a fraction of the time it would take on the stove.

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Ingredients

  • 8 cups water
  • 1 pound dried split peas
  • 1 ham hock
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®) (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Pour water into a pressure cooker. Add split peas, ham hock, onion, celery, thyme, garlic powder, and black pepper. Close cooker securely and place pressure regulator over vent according to manufacturer's instructions. Bring to high pressure; adjust temperature until regulator is gently rocking. Cook, about 30 minutes.
  • Pour cold water over the pressure cooker to release pressure according to manufacturer's instructions.
  • Remove ham hock and strip off meat; add to soup. Stir well to distribute flavors. Season with salt and hot pepper sauce.
  • Nutrition

    364 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 444mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 50g
    • Dietary Fiber: 20g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 25g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 73mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 936mg