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    Instant Pot Split Pea Soup

    Published: Oct 16, 2019 · Modified: Mar 11, 2022 by Jenn · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Instant Pot Split Pea Soup is a great way to use a leftover ham hock. If you don’t have one, feel free to use diced ham instead. A 16oz bag of split peas is 99 cents at Kroger and I used a leftover ham hock from Easter dinner in my recipe. That made this Instant Pot split pea soup a super cheap and filling meal that doesn’t shortcut flavor.

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    I actually froze two ham hocks from Easter Sunday and used one of them in this fall recipe. Nikki was happy with the big bone she got after all was said and done! This recipe is a great way to make sure none of your Easter ham goes to waste. Make it any time of year though for a cheap dinner idea when the budget is tight.

    If you don’t have a leftover ham bone, you can always dice ham and use it instead.

    How to make split pea soup

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups chicken broth
    • 1 ham hock
    • 2 tablespoon butter
    • 2 carrots, diced
    • 1 onion, diced
    • 3 cloves garlic
    • 12 oz dried split peas, rinsed
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Add all ingredients to the Instant Pot and secure lid. It will look prettier coming out than going in, promise. 

    split pea soup ingredients

    Set Instant Pot on high pressure and cook on manual for 15 minutes then release the pressure manually. Use tongs to remove the hot ham hock from the pot and carefully remove any loose pieces of ham from the hock.

    Optional – Use a food processor or immersion blender to liquify some of the soup if desired (I blend about 2 cups and leave the rest alone) Add blended soup back into the pot along with the bits of ham.

    The soup will thicken as it cools so you can thin it out with water or broth as you deem necessary.


    I love how quick, simple, comforting, and CHEAP this meal is. Hope you enjoy it as much as our family does.

    Update: I made this Instant Pot split pea soup recipe again and decided to use the whole bag of split peas (160z) instead of measuring out 12 0z. It turned out well, but if you go this route, be sure to add at least another cup of liquid. I added water instead of additional chicken broth. As far as flavor is concerned, I didn’t notice much difference so feel free to add in water instead of chicken broth at this point.

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    Instant Pot Split Pea Soup

    Jenn
    This Instant Pot Split Pea Soup is a great way to use a leftover ham hock. If you don't have one, feel free to use diced ham instead.
    4.91 from 11 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Additional Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Servings 4
    Calories 218 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 cups chicken broth
    • 1 ham hock
    • 2 tablespoon butter
    • 2 carrots diced
    • 1 onion diced
    • 3 cloves garlic
    • 12 oz dried split peas rinsed
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Add all ingredients to the Instant Pot and secure lid
    • Set Instant Pot on high pressure and cook on manual for 15 minutes.
    • Release pressure manually
    • Remove ham hock from pot and carefully remove any loose pieces of ham from the hock
    • Use a food processor or immersion blender to liquify some of the soup if desired (I blend about 2 cups and leave the rest alone)
    • Add blended soup back into the pot along with the bits of ham.
    • Soup will thicken as it cools. Thin with water or broth if necessary.

    Notes

    Update: I made this Instant Pot split pea soup recipe again and decided to use the whole bag of split peas (160z) instead of measuring out 12 0z. I turned out well, but if you go this route, be sure to add at least another cup of liquid. I added water instead of additional chicken broth. As far as flavor is concerned, I didn't notice much difference so feel free to add in water instead of chicken broth at this point.
    Keyword instant pot split pea soup
    Nutrition Facts
    Instant Pot Split Pea Soup
    Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
    Calories 218 Calories from Fat 72
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 8g12%
    Saturated Fat 4g25%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
    Cholesterol 32mg11%
    Sodium 1070mg47%
    Carbohydrates 24g8%
    Fiber 8g33%
    Sugar 5g6%
    Protein 13g26%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Check out my Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup too while you’re here.

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