6-10 servingsAmericanbay leaf

Split Pea Soup with Mushrooms and Sundried Tomatoes

By Chef AJ

6-10 servings

less than 15 min

Easy

Split Pea Soup with Mushrooms and Sundried Tomatoes

Recipe Details

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 8 min

Total Time: less than 15 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook

Cuisine: American

Diet: Celiac, Dairy Free, Gluten Free, High Fiber, Low Carb, Low Fat, Plant-Based, Vegan, Vegetarian

Yield: 6-10 servings

Ingredients

1 pound green split peas
1 large onion
1 pound carrots
1 heart celery
2 large potatoes
8 cups Water
2 cups sundried tomatoes
8 ounces cremini mushrooms
6-8 cloves garlic
4 teaspoons dried parsley
1-2 tablespoons salt-free seasoning
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 bay leaf

INSTRUCTIONS

Place all ingredients in the Instant Pot.
Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes by pressing Manual function and adjusting to high pressure. Alternately, cook on slow cook function and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
When time is up allow for natural pressure release.
Serve over brown rice and/or raw or cooked spinach or other greens. Or stir in some greens right after releasing the pressure. Enjoy!

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About the chef

Chef AJ

Chef AJ is a passionate advocate for plant-based living with over 43 years of experience in a plant-exclusive diet. Known for her TV show Healthy Living with Chef AJ on Foody TV, she combines her love for cooking with a mission to make healthy eating fun and accessible. As a chef, culinary instructor, and professional speaker, Chef AJ is dedicated to teaching people how to create delicious, healing foods. Her transformative journey from a junk-food vegan diagnosed with pre-cancerous polyps to a vibrant advocate for whole, unprocessed foods is chronicled in her book Unprocessed: How to Achieve Vibrant Health and Your Ideal Weight. Chef AJ’s latest book, The Secrets to Ultimate Weight Loss, has been a game-changer for many, helping individuals conquer cravings and embrace a healthier lifestyle. Formerly the Executive Pastry Chef at Santé Restaurant in Los Angeles, Chef AJ gained fame for her sugar, oil, salt, and gluten-free desserts, made entirely from whole fruit—recipes featured in her book A Date With Dessert. She is also the creator of the Ultimate Weight Loss Program, which has empowered hundreds to achieve their health goals. In 2018, Chef AJ was inducted into the Vegetarian Hall of Fame, and she remains passionate about making healthy eating easy, fun, and incredibly delicious.

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