Split Pea Soup
Split Pea Soup with the goodness of rich and savory ham is undeniably comforting when it comes to the table steaming hot on a cold, wet day.
Calories per serving: 483kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon *olive oil
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 cup bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, cubed
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 3 clove garlic, sliced
- 2 ham hocks, omit for Vegan
- 1 ham steak, bone-in, omit for Vegan
- 1 pound split peas
- 8 cups water
- 1 tablespoon mint
- 1 teaspoon Scorpion Tabasco
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Mise en place
- Put oil into the inner pot and sauté the onions until translucent. Add the pepper, celery, and carrots.
- Sauté for about 5 minutes, then add the garlic.
- Add the ham hocks and ham. Arrange them so they fit in the pot.
- Add the peas.
- Cover the peas with water, being careful not to go over the maximum water line.
- Cover the Instant Pot and set it for 50 minutes.
- Use natural release.
- Remove the ham and hocks from the pot. Take out the bones and fatty parts. Tear up the meat and set it aside.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup as much as you can.
- Add the remaining seasonings and taste for seasoning.
- Add the meat, stir well, and serve.
Notes
To make this for Vegan or Vegetarian, omit the ham hocks and the ham steak. Add liquid smoke and paprika for seasoning.
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