Instant Pot Split Pea Soup
Calories: 11
Adjust Servings Here: 10 servings
Description
This rich and creamy instant pot split pea soup takes less than 30 minutes to make. Made with dried split peas and a few pantry staples this is comfort food in winter. Serve it with salad and bread for a scrumptious meal.
Ingredients
- 450 g (1 lb) Dried green split peas rinsed well
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 lare Onion finely chopped
- 2 Celery stalks finely chopped
- 2 Garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp Fresh ginger grated
- 1 Bay leaf
- 960 ml (4 cups) Vegetable or chicken broth
- 240 ml (1 cup) Whole milk
- 2 tbsp Cornstarch
- 25 g (¼ cup) Parmesan cheese grated
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté. Set the Instant Pot to Sauté and add the olive oil. Add the onion and celery and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for another 30 seconds.2 tbsp Olive oil, 1 lare Onion, 2 Celery stalks, 2 Garlic cloves, 1 tsp Fresh ginger
- Add the peas. Add the rinsed split peas, bay leaf, broth, salt, and pepper. Stir well and scrape the bottom of the pot to make sure nothing is stuck.450 g Dried green split peas, 1 Bay leaf, 960 ml Vegetable or chicken broth
- Pressure cook. Close the lid and set the valve to sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 25 minutes.
- Release. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully release any remaining pressure. Remove the bay leaf.
- Finish. Mix the cornstarch with the milk until smooth. Stir it into the soup along with the Parmesan.240 ml Whole milk, 2 tbsp Cornstarch, 25 g Parmesan cheese, Salt and black pepper
- Blend. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth, or leave some texture if you prefer. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Adjust and serve. The soup will thicken as it sits. Add a little broth or water if needed, then garnish with parsley and serve.Fresh parsley
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