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Hearty, Nutrient-Dense Instant Pot Split Pea Soup with smoked chicken breast and lots of veggies is so easy to make. This Filling, healthy and flavorful Instant Pot soup is perfect for a cold day!
Split pea soup holds a very special place in my heart. I’ve been eating this comforting soup since my childhood. My mom used to make it every Saturday. It took for her 2-4 hours in the kitchen, though it was absolutely delicious!
I’ve been craving Split pea soup recently and decided to adapt my mom’s recipe for my Instant Pot. Oh, Boy! I made it in less than an hour and was over the moon with the result.
HOW TO MAKE INSTANT POT SPLIT PEA SOUP?
Method at glance:
- Sauté veggies and smoked chicken (about 10 min)
- Pressure Cooker for 40 min.
WHAT GOES WELL WITH SPLIT PEA SOUP?
This Instant Pot Split Pea soup goes well with homemade bread croutons and is perfect for lunch or dinner.
You can freeze this soup for up to 1 month or store up to 4 -5 days in the fridge.
INSTANT POT SPLIT PEA SOUP RECIPE
INSTANT POT SPLIT PEA SOUP
Ingredients
- Split yellow peas, soaked* -2 cups
- Ghee/ butter- 3 tbsp.
- Celery ribs, diced- 2 cups
- Carrot, diced-2 cups
- Onion, diced-1/4 cup
- Garlic cloves, finely chopped-5
- Smoked chicken breast, diced- 300 gm
- Chicken stock/ broth- 8 cups
- Bay leaf- 2
- Dry fenugreek leaves-1 tsp.
- Ground black pepper-1 tsp.
- Salt -to taste
- Fresh parsley - as needed to garnish
- Bread croutons -as needed for serving
Instructions
- Turn the instant pot on and choose the Sauté function. Wait until it becomes hot and add ghee and garlic. Sauté 30-40 seconds or until fragrant. Add the onion and continue cooking until slightly browned, then add bay leaf, celery and carrots and saute 4-5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the split peas,smoked chicken breast, black pepper and fenugreek leaves, pour the chicken stock/ broth (8 cups).Place the lid on the pot, lock it, choose Pressure Cooker High mode for 40 min + 10 minutes Natural Release.
- Adjust seasonings if necessary.
- Serve immediately with bread croutons.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Wow, looks like taking a sip right away. Salivating but never mind the recipe is straightforward, I am making this next Saturday 🤣😊🥰
Pea soup this will heavenly for me. I like soup and this one will be hesrhy and very nutritious. Preparing it this weekend.
The final product looks extremely delicious. My stomach is rumbling just from looking at it.
Your presentation of the final dish looks absolutely amazing. You are very professional!
I have never taken a Split pea soup in my life, not just once. I will check out the recipe and try make one. I wish it’s as good as the picture
I am used to seeing dishes this good only in high end restaurants. It’s great to finally be able to access the recipes.
Thanks for including a suggestion as to what goes well with the split pea soup in your recipe. That will be very helpful indeed.
Mmmm, that soup looks very tasty.. It makes me feel like been at home surrended by family… I’d love to try this recipe.
The split pea soup not only looks delicious but healthy too. I bet it’s perfect for those watching their weight.
With a total preparation time of 50 minutes, the split pea soup would make for a great quick lunch. I have to incorporate it into my weekly lunch menu.