Recipes
Split Pea Soup
6 servings
1-2 hours
Easy
Photos by Aleksey Zozulya
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add the ghee or olive oil to the Instant Pot and hit Sauté. Once heated (about 3 minutes), add the onion, celery, and carrot and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the sherry and allow to simmer for another minute. Add the broth, Worcestershire or steak sauce, seasoned salt, pepper, thyme, oregano, bay leaves, and split peas and stir. Add the ham hock.
- Secure the lid, move the valve to the sealing position, hit Keep Warm/Cancel, and then hit Manual or Pressure Cook on High Pressure for 15 minutes. When done, allow a 15-minute natural release followed by a quick release.
- Discard the bay leaves and remove the ham hock (see Jeff's Tips). Stir all the contents in the pot up from the bottom as the split peas will have basically become a puree and will thicken the soup immediately once stirred up.
- Stir in the yogurt (if using) until combined, and serve.
Notes
JEFF’S TIPs: If you want a slightly thinner soup, add another cup of broth in Step 4.
You can use some of the meat from the ham hock for garnish, if desired.
If you have leftovers, you can always save them in the fridge or even in the freezer, but note that the soup will get very thick as it cools—almost like a paste. This is because the peas continue to absorb the broth even after cooking. Once reheated, it will become soup-like again, but to achieve this, you’ll have to add some more broth of your choice while reheating and mix well to thin it out a bit. Use 1/3 to 1/2 cup of broth for each 1 cup of leftover soup you heat up.
Per serving
Calories: 459
Fat: 30.8g
Carbs: 13.2g
Sodium: 752mg
Protein: 31.8g
Fiber: 4.4g
Sugars: 2.3g
You can use some of the meat from the ham hock for garnish, if desired.
If you have leftovers, you can always save them in the fridge or even in the freezer, but note that the soup will get very thick as it cools—almost like a paste. This is because the peas continue to absorb the broth even after cooking. Once reheated, it will become soup-like again, but to achieve this, you’ll have to add some more broth of your choice while reheating and mix well to thin it out a bit. Use 1/3 to 1/2 cup of broth for each 1 cup of leftover soup you heat up.
Per serving
Calories: 459
Fat: 30.8g
Carbs: 13.2g
Sodium: 752mg
Protein: 31.8g
Fiber: 4.4g
Sugars: 2.3g
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About the chef
Jeffrey Eisner
Jeffrey Eisner is a multiple-time #1 bestselling author where his debut cookbook was one of the most sold during the 2020 pandemic – a time when people were cooking at home more than ever. His trusted and signature recipes earned him numerous appearances on both national and international television. He develops and tests his recipes in both the rural farmlands and in the bustling city. When not cooking, he enjoys traveling with his partner Richard, and spoiling their dog, Banjo the Norwich Terrier. He also loves pinball.
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