This Instant Pot Split Pea Soup with Ham is the perfect way to use up that leftover ham and ham bone from the holidays! Thanks to the pressure cooker, this creamy, nourishing soup is ready in just under an hour.
Instant Pot Split Pea Soup with Ham
My pressure cooker is my best friend when I need to make a longer recipe in a hurry! I always made this Classic Split Pea Soup on my stove top but one time, I was short on time so I tried to make it in my Instant Pot. It worked out great and has become one of my go-to recipes!
This bone was leftover from my Apricot-Rum Glazed Ham recipe and I also diced up some leftover ham to serve on top as a garnish. When making soups and stews in the pressure cooker, very little liquid evaporates, so I usually cut the liquid down a bit, from what I would use if I was cooking soup on the stovetop. I found a great Pressure Cooker Cheat Sheet on Pressure Cooker For Dummies.
The end result is a nourishing, filling soup that’s just bursting with flavor – in less than half an hour! I love to make this for dinner one night then enjoy the leftovers for lunch throughout the week.
You can see more Instant Pot recipes here. I particularly love Instant Pot turkey meatball soup and Instant Pot tomato basil soup.
Why You’ll Love This Instant Pot Pea Soup
Here are a few reasons I absolutely love this split pea soup recipe.
- Great way to use up leftover ham. Whenever I have leftover ham, I always save the ham bone for this soup, plus some of the ham itself for the topping.
- Makes great leftovers. This Instant Pot split pea soup freezes well. Leftovers are perfect for lunch or make a batch for once a month cooking extravaganza.
- Ready in under 30 minutes. Split pea soup normally takes a few hours to make but the pressure cooker reduces that time to just under 30 minutes!
What You’ll Need
This nourishing, flavorful Instant Pot pea soup is made with just 10 ingredients. See the recipe card below for measurements.
- Dry green split peas – Green split peas are peas that have been peeled, dried, and split in half. You can also use yellow split peas in this recipe but it will give you a different flavor profile.
- Veggies – Carrots, onion, and celery add flavor, texture, and nutrients to this Instant Pot pea soup.
- Garlic
- Leftover ham bone – This a great way to use the bone from a holiday dinner!
- Water
- Better than Bouillon – I use Better than Bouillon with water because I love the flavor it adds to soups, but you can use chicken broth in it’s place if you prefer.
- Bay leaf – For added flavor.
- Leftover ham – Diced ham makes a great addition to this Instant Pot split pea soup.
How to Make Instant Pot Split Pea Soup
Using the Instant Pot makes split pea soup with ham a recipe you can enjoy anytime, even when you’re short on time.
- Combine the ingredients and cook. Rinse the peas under cold water. Sauté the carrots, onions, celery, and garlic for 4-5 minutes. Add the ham bone, peas, water, bouillon, and bay leaf. Cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. Let naturally release.
- Thicken and garnish. Remove the ham bone and bay leaf. Stir. The soup will thicken as it stands. Saute the ham in a hot skillet.
- Garnish. Ladle the soup into bowls, top with the ham pieces and chives. Enjoy!
Can I Make This On The Stovetop?
Of course! Just add 2 more cups of water and simmer on low, covered, for 2 hours.
Tips & Variations
Here are a few tips for making this Instant Pot split pea soup.
- Use chicken broth. I prefer the flavor of Better than Bouillon but if desired, you can omit the bouillon and replace the water with an equal amount of chicken broth.
- Can I make this vegetarian? Sure. You can omit the ham bone and still proceed with the recipe as desired.
- Allow to sit before serving. Split pea soup will thicken as it stands, so it’s best to wait a few minutes before serving.
Serving Suggestions
I like to serve my Instant Pot split pea soup topped with some diced ham and chives. The ham helps add some extra protein and make the soup more filling, while the chives add extra flavor.
Feel free to serve with a side of bread (I love this high protein bread) or a nice green side salad or Caesar salad.
How to Store & Reheat Leftovers
- Fridge. Store leftover Instant Pot pea soup in airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Freezer. Once the soup has cooled completely, transfer to freezer-safe containers. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
- Reheat. Reheat your Instant Pot split pea soup on the stovetop or in the microwave.
More Leftover Ham Recipes
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Instant Pot Split Pea Soup with Ham
Ingredients
Instructions
- Rinse peas under cold water.
- In a pressure cooker, add oil, onions, carrots, celery and garlic and saute 4-5 minutes. Add ham bone, peas, water, chicken bouillon and bay leaf. Cover and cook high pressure for 15 minutes. Let the pressure release naturally then open, remove the bone and bay leaf and stir, the soup will thicken as it stands.
- Saute the ham on a hot skillet if desired and use for garnish on the soup with chives.
- To make without a pressure cooker, add 2 more cups water and simmer covered on low for 2 hours.
We love my pea soup recipe. This however, is my new pea soup recipe. I made it for my whole family the same day and they loved it. Everyone was amazed at how quickly it cooked and the taste was amazing! Thank you Gina
I love this split pea with ham soup. I add shredded potatoes, either instant or fresh, to chicken the soup and add flavor! Try it! I think you’ll like it.
Very nice and creamy, doesn’t get any easier than this.
This is my go-to split pea soup recipe. It’s delicious, foolproof, hearty, and so easy to make after a long day at work.
This is a staple in our household. So easy to whip up and makes great lunches for the work week.
Simple delicious
Thanks Jeanne!
A+ recipe. Easy, budget friendly, filling, fast, healthy!
Very good recope and my outcome would have been TERRIFIC had I had the ham BONE the recipe noted; I only had a ham steak this time. Not as flavorful for sure so it will be a hambone going forward. Thank you!
When I don’t have a ham bone I keep the better than bouillon ham flavored in my fridge and it’s really delicious in a pinch when there’s no ham
Excellent soup. Very tasty and filling
Gina, this is the best Lea soup recipe I’ve had in a very long time! Excellent!
Another delicious recipe! Sauteed the veggies in my Instapot along with the ham bone for extra flavor. Followed the rest of the recipe and in 20 minutes I had a delicious soup that thickened a bit as it cooled. Happy New Year!
I doubled the onions and garlic – and yum!!!
I made this last night and it was oh so delicious. I used smoked Ham Hawks at the grocery store and Ham better than bouillon and it was divine. Delicious smoky flavor. Can’t wait to make this again!!
I miss my mom’s pea soup and figured I wouldn’t be able to make it “just right.” This recipe is wonderful! It is fast, easy and very delicious. Plus, it works with my WW points plan.
Gina love this recipe. I made it in the instant pot for the second time. There is something about cooking bones …. chicken, beef or ham bones in a pressure cooker that really adds to the flavour. Delicious & wholesome
Just read your “One and Done” like a novel. Inspired me to get cooking again. I was feeling in a Covid rut. Love to cook for friends and that is not happening bit will deliver some soup to neighbours.
I love split pea soup but I had never made it myself before. I used chicken broth because I didn’t have chicken bouillon and subbed 4 of the 6 cups of water for broth.
My soup was more of a solid. I added at least 2 extra cups of water when it was done and have to continue to add water to leftovers to make it not a solid mass. It’s very tasty but I’m not loving the texture. Not sure if I did something wrong or if using broth instead of the bouillon was the problem.
Great soup… however, I just put in the info into the calculator and it is saying 4 blue sp for 1 cup, not 1 sp. which is correct?? 🤔
The only accurate way to determine any recipe’s SmartPoints® value is to plug the ingredients into the recipe builder on the Weight Watchers website (Click on “My Foods,” select “Recipe,” and click “Create a recipe.”) which does not count fruits and vegetables in recipes in the calculations as they are now 0 points.
The SmartPoints® calculator isn’t meant for recipes and will often give you the wrong points (usually higher) because it’s counting the fruits and vegetables. So if you see a recipe with a SmartPoints® value that’s different from what the calculator tells you, now you know why.
Great!!! Thank you for the helpful information….. and great recipe!!!!
Great recipe! So happy I found a forgotten ham bone from Christmas in my freezer. Will make this recipe again and again in the future!!
Great recipe! Very tasty. I used a smoked ham hock for flavor and added sauteed diced ham. Also used 2 cups of chicken broth instead of the cube. Despite all the ham, it needs salt, but I will add it at the table. If it gets too thick, I add water or chicken broth when reheating.
This is the BEST split pea soup recipe! Loved it!
This recipe was delicious!
Just made this from the ham we had leftover from Christmas. My husband said it was AMAZING! Thank you so much. Really warmed our bones on this cold Minnesota day.
Hello,
For the Split Pea Soup, You say to use Better than Bouillon but you didn’t mention the flavor….is it ham or chicken?
Thank you!
Carol Lazzaro
P.S.
Love your recipes!
I’d like to make a bigger batch – but I only have one ham bone. Is that okay, or will it not taste as good?
Can I make this with a frozen ham bone? Or do I need to thaw it?
Thank you for this recipe. Just getting over the flu and I was able to find everything in the cupboard and fortunately had a ham steak. Stick to the bones good!
Glad you enjoyed it and hope you are feeling better!
What if you don’t have a ham bone? Will it still turn out?
I can’t speak to the difference, but I also didn’t have a ham bone and just threw diced ham in while it cooked and I think it’s delicious! I imagine it’s even better with it, but I would make it this way again.
Delicious, quick and my family raved over the taste. I always save our Easter ham bone to cook split pea soup for my family. However, it’s hard to find the time to slave over a hot stove. This is now my new favorite recipe for split pea soup. It took less than 2 hours from the first veggie chop to eating the first spoonful. We like chunky pea soup so I diced the veggies a bit bigger. Yummy!
I made this yesterday using the actual ham bone!! This was the most delicious version I have ever made. Thank you Gina!!
Can you use frozen split peas?
This was delicious and texture was perfect. All enjoyed it very much here!
THIS LOOKS DELICIOUS IF I DONT HAVE A HAM BONE OR LFTOVER HAM WHAT CAN I USE
You can buy a piece of ham at the grocery store or use Canadian bacon. Even a little bit of bacon would work as well.
Very, very good recipe. Perfect meal to eat while watching football on a beautiful fall Sunday.
I made this soup and followed the directions but it was very thick. I had lots leftover and it’s really, really thick. Just add chi ken broth? It tastes very good though.
Yes, just add extra broth until it’s the consistency you like. Might need to adjust seasonings.
If you substitute the Better Than Bouillion with chicken stock, how much stock should you use?
La probaré en mi olla de presión para ver qué tal me queda,pero lo aseguro debe ser riquísimas, gracias 👌👌👌👌
Oops she did it again, Gina has my house smelling and tasting like I’m a personal Chef. I just made this super fast, amazingly delicious Split Pea Soup in my pressure cooker and I was amazed that I could make soup by following her easy to follow recipe. I followed the recipe all the way through and Perfecto!!
Thanks again Gina, You Rock….. me too now 😉
Awesome!
This sounds delicious! I don’t have an insta pot can I use a slow cooker and do I have to change anything?
Thank you
https://www.skinnytaste.com/slow-cooker-split-pea-soup/
I made this in my instant pot tonight. No problems and it was delicious, but it was VERY cooked, as if I had pureed it. And I did not let it go all the way to natural release because I was impatient-only waited about 20 min. I think next time I will just quick release it and see how done it is after about 5 min. I prefer the carrots and peas less mushy.
This was the first recipe I made in my new Instant Pot. It was, to say the least, AMAZING!!! Split Pea Soup is one of my husband’s favorites. He said it was the best he’d ever tasted! I was expecting to have to use my immersion blender at the end, but the soup was thick and perfect! Thank you again!!
Wonderful!
Made this today….souper easy. My first recipe in my new instant pot! Love the flavors!
Can you use yellow split peas?
Gina, wow! I hijacked the bone from my parents’ holiday ham and brought it home to make this soup with my new Instant Pot that I got for Christmas. The soup was absolutely delicious! I was surprised at how flavorful it was because I hardly seasoned it. I cut in some chicken broth I had open from my holiday recipes instead of using the bouillon. The bay leaf and ham juices did the rest! When I lifted the bone out the what meat was left on it fell into the soup, so I didn’t add any more on top. It was excellent!
I made this without the bouillon and just used chicken stock and water. It was awesome!
I have all of the books, and love what I’ve made from them, but the new One and Done is my favorite “Gina” book so far. It hasn’t made it back on the bookshelf yet!
Every pressure cooker ive used saysyou must soak dried split peas because if not the foam they produce may clog the pressure valve. Did you really just plop them in dry ??
i made this stovetop instead of instant pot … i added the extra water as suggested but its really liquidy…any ideas?
Next time, you can add some diced raw potatoes, let them cook in the soup, to help soak up some liquid. Maybe puree the beans with a hand blender to help thicken?
This recipe looks so good! It has bouillon as an ingredient, which has soy in it I can’t do soy do you think I could sub broth without messing it up?
If I could give this recipe 10 stars I would. I bought a ham from Costco this weekend. Perfect way to use the bone and some meat. I followed the recipe exactly. I cooked in my Instant Pot on pressure cooker setting. I did not saute in Instant Pot have had to many burn issues. No problems at all doing this way. The taste is amazing full of flavor. Will be making all Winter for sure
Excellent recipe. Just made this tonight. Thanks Gina. Appreciate all that you are doing!!!
I know I’m late to the party but omg this was delicious!! Turned out perfect. I will definitely be making this again! Yum!
great!
Hi Gina,
Thanks to your amazing recipes, I’ve lost over 45 pounds! This sounds like another winner. Do you think I could use a ham hock instead of a leftover ham bone?
Thanks,
Robyn
That’s awesome Robyn! Great job! Yes I don’t see why not.
This was so easy and so good!
Made this soup this morning but i could’t wait until lunch to have it so i had myself a cup of soup. I just love this soup. SOOOOOO yummy !
I made this split pea soup (twice) this winter in my Instant Pot and it was fabulous. Not sure if I messed up measuring the needed water but it was VERY thick. I froze the soup and when I reheat I add chicken broth. My husband loved this soup.
Wow! The flavor is insane! Absolutely delicious. I did it exactly like the recipe said only I added a sprinkle of oregano and a sprinkle of cumin. I used a ham bone that was left over from our Easter brunch. I will continue using this recipe again and again!!!
I am planning on making this today with the left over ham bone from easter. My question is… Why is it that this recipe has less than 200 calories and the other split pea recipe has over 300. The only difference is this one is cooked in a pressure cooker and the other one in a regular pot. Both serving sizes are the same. Am I missing something.
Thank you for pointing this out, I will look into this.
Soup is good for health. I have tried this soup in pressure cooker. It taste goof even after it cook in pressure cooker. Everyone love the soup and the taste.
What if I don’t have a ham bone?
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Delicious! I used a little cubed ham and sauted to start before cooking. It was great except me and my guests had some tummy issues. Do you think this is due to using dry peas in a pressure cooker (Instant Pot)? I saw your comment above about always using dry beans so was curious before I make other soups if this tends to be a problem or maybe was just my split peas. Thanks!
This was super delicious! Question: I just started weight watchers freestyle, and when I type in split pea soup in the food items, it says it’s 5 points (even with low sodium ingredients). How did you go about getting 1 point? Ugh, I hope I’m entering it right! Thanks again for another amazing recipe, Gina!
Oh! I see that you have already answered my question! Thank you!!
Are you using the recipe builder?
Best split pea soup ever. I am making it again tonight.
Hi Admin i m searching on google to find Pea Soup recipe and i m so glad to find your fantastic site and i got complete recipe of Pea Soup i will try to make Pea Soup By your way thanks for it.
I just put the nutritional content into the calculator for WW (using their new freestyle plan) and it comes up as 4 SP. Has this recipe not been updated, or am I putting something in wrong? Thanks, Gina! I LOVE your recipes – this one is fabulous!
The only accurate way to determine any recipe’s SmartPoints® value is to plug the ingredients into the recipe builder on the Weight Watchers website (Click on “My Foods,” select “Recipe,” and click “Create a recipe.”) which does not count fruits and vegetables in recipes in the calculations as they are now 0 points.
The SmartPoints® calculator isn’t meant for recipes and will often give you the wrong points (usually higher) because it’s counting the fruits and vegetables. So if you see a recipe with a SmartPoints® value that’s different from what the calculator tells you, that is why.
Your soup is the first thing I made with my Instant Pot. It is delicious! I’ve been a little afraid of using a pressure cooker but I had some ham and the hubby loves split pea soup. When I saw your recipe I knew I had to try it. Thank you for sharing healthy recipes and giving me the courage to use the new (it’s only been in the box for 6 months) cooker.
I have the ham boullion, do you think that’s too much or should I use the chicken?
It will be too much
I used the ham boullion instead of chicken and didn’t add the ham bone and we thought it was great
This soup was fantastic! First time trying soup in my instant pot. It took longer to come to pressure and to NPR than I’m used to, so dinner was later than anticipated, but it was worth waiting for. Thanks!
I know this goes without saying, but your recipe fails to include adding the ham bone to the pressure cooker. Might want to correct that.
thanks 🙂
I made this last night with some left over ham from Thanksgiving. I didn’t have the bone, since the ham was brought by another family member, but this still turned out amazing! I used unsalted chicken stock instead of water (I didn’t have bouillon cubes), a good amount of the diced ham and added some fresh thyme sprigs. It came out amazing for not having the bone and in under 30 min and no blending necessary! I loved how the carrots stayed intact and you didn’t need any potatoes to firm it up! Thank you Gina for all your recipes, your website is staple in our house!!!
Thanks Micayla!
Hi Micayla – Do you remember how much ham you used? I don’t have a bone but do have leftover ham. Just not sure how I convert bone/ham to just ham. Thanks
I’ve read the recipe a few times but don’t see when to add the ham bone. Guessing with the peas?A
yes!
What flavor of better than bouillon? It comes it many flavors, chicken, beef, ham, mushroom, vegetable, garlic……
Do you use Better Than Bouillon Ham Base or Chicken Base?
Thanks
I used chicken.
Made this today for lunch, it was lovely. Had only 1/3 lb split peas so subbed red lentils for the rest – can’t tell the difference.
I used my Instantpot and followed the directions, but I ended up with green mush. It was still delicious and I ate it! Just wondering what I could have done differently…
It is more on the smooth side, if you want it firmer cook it less time.
I made this in the Instant Pot today. It was so delicious and full of flavour! Definitely going on the hit list!! ❤
Omg made this and it is so delicious Gina, just love your recipes , have put a photo of it on Intagram will be a favourite for us during our cooler months here in Queensland Australia.
Just made this. Used veggie stock instead of water. Didn’t have any ham. Very delicious. Very quick. Will make again.
I have tried other Split Pea Soup recipes over the years and have not liked any of them. This is absolutely delicious! It’s amazing how it thickened up. Definitely a repeat recipe! Thank you for another wonderful recipe!
🙂
Just have to update. We’ve been married 35 years next week and my DH has never said as many times as he has this week how much he loves this soup. lol! I was able to freeze 2 small containers of it and he had the rest 3 nights in a row instead of a salad. He asked when I could make it again!
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When do you add the celery?
Sorry! Step 1. Thanks for noticing, fixed now!
Fantastic! This is my father’s favorite soup. I’ll have to surprise him with a batch. I just purchased a pressure cooker and I’m loving everything about it. Now I can add Pea Soup to my list. Thanks!
Nancy, can you tell me how you made this on the stove top?
I asked but had no response. Glad you posted.
I just finished making this on the stovetop with a ham bone (bought at store so I could try this recipe).
Tastes as delicious as it smelled cooking!!! I will definitely make it again. Thanks Gina!! – your recipes are always so yummy and healthy!
Would it still be good without the ham bone?
You can leave it out!
I’m assuming you add the bone with the peas and water?
I do not own a pressure cooker. Any hint for directions for the stove top?
Love this and will make over weekend…Pea Soup is my favorite…Thanks so much also FOR PRESSURE COOKER CHEAT SHEET – a gem!
No pressure cooker– do you have a recipe to cook in a pot on the stove please
Yes, but I also included directions here.
Hi Gina,
How did the soup turn orange/yellow if you used green split peas? Sorry, confused. Please advise.
-Ray
Could be the carrots and the light.
Which Better than Bouillon flavor do you use?
To adapt this for the Instant Pot, would the setting be “Low Pressure” for 20 minutes? (Will try and report back!)
NMZ- how did the soup turn out in the instant pot?
Gina would this recipe be exact if I was using an Instant Pot?
I haven’t tried it in my instant pot yet, but I think it would be fine.
Is there any need or advantage to blending the soup after cooking either in a blender or using an immersion one?
Hi there. This is one of my favorite recipes and I’d like to make it with my instant pot. Any tips on adjusting the recipe? I’m pretty new to the instantpot.
Would the directions for this be the same for an instant pot? I’m an instant pot newbie and still learning how to use it.
Love this recipe. I doubled it in my pressure cooker. Probably didn’t need double the water so am cooking it down without a lid. Threw in the ham bone from Christmas. Delicious. Thanks Gina, once again your recipes are very tasty. .
I just got an Instant Pot. Would you add instructions for how to do this soup in the Instant Pot so we know what buttons/functions to use? Thanks!
Have whole green peas instead of split can I use them? Should I soak? Thanks,
Whole peas will take longer to cook than split peas, but they won’t ruin the soup. Split peas will also break apart more to thicken the soup, while whole peas will remain mostly intact. If you want a similar effect, you could use a stick blender to partially liquefy the soup after it’s cooked.
I was wondering about this in the Instant Pot as well – I've read you're not supposed to do split peas in them because they expand too much?
Gina – any thoughts? Thanks!
There’s a pea soup recipe on the Instant Pot site, so you certainly can make it in one.
Is there a way for you to instruct how to use with the instant pot?
Hi question also. Soaked or dry?
WOW… seriously just WOW. This is an incredibly decadent, rich, and flavorful recipe! I followed the non-pressure cooker recipe and it turned out fabulous. Will be adding to my favorites. My final product did add 2 TB of butter vs the recipe, however I don't think I will do that next time as it turned out just wonderfully. Thanks for another delicious, nutritious recipe Gina!
Has anyone had a problem with their soup burning to the bottom of the pressure cooker? Suggestions on how I can avoid this in the future?
Yes happened to me…. the flame was too high… keep it on low and you should be good
I use smoked sausage, chicken broth, red pepper flakes and/or hot sauce as well. Split pea soup has been one of my favorite soups since I was a child. Love love love! I have to have the little bit of kick (heat).
I made this last night and it was delicious. I used an electric pressure cooker. Cooked veggies on brown for about five minutes then added everything else. Set it on 150 for 20 minutes. My husband complimented the recipe. I will definitely make this again, so simple and yummy!
I am delighted with this recipe–I love that I can leave work at 5, get home at 5:30, and have pea soup on the table before 7 (there's some dinking around on the internet, tickling the dog, etc. that goes on between arrival and "dinner is served" as well). It's delicious and easy. I bought some smoked ham hocks and dumped one in there in place of the ham–just pulled it off the bone after if was cooked, chopped it up a bit, and dumped it back in. Yum.
Hi Gina,
I've made this three times already, and love it! Just wanted to say that, for the stovetop, I use 6 cups (not 8) of water for the stove top. I tried 8 the first time and it took about 3 hours to cook. 6 cups and it's done in two =D
One thing I'd like to know; we're using dried green split peas right? So, do they need soaking? I've done this recipe before, and I pre-soaked the peas overnight, and they just wouldn't cook down! They stayed really firm, even after nearly 35mins at high pressure. I wonder if it's the fact that I'm pre-soaking them? I can't see why that would be, but what do you think?
I never pre-soak them.
Hi Gina,
This is my first attempt at pressure cooking and I'm a bit confused. The liquid is brought to a boil and then covered. What difference would it make if I simply covered without bringing it to a boil first? I really appreciate your feedback because it took me 5 years to even break this thing out of the box!
no real difference as ive done it both ways
I made this last night but used Boar's Head Canadian Bacon since that's all I could find and it turned out great. Thanks for the recipe!
I made this tonight and used a slow cooker. It turned out great! The one thing I would do is to use the ham flavor that the peas came with and then add the ham after I pureed the vegetables. A great stick to your ribs kind of meal!
Made this tonight. Followed the directions exactly, but when the soup was done, the bottom was a burnt gooey mess. I don't know what I did wrong! I was able to salvage most of the soup and it was delicious, but has anyone else had this problem? I think next time I'll take The Veggie Queen's advice and cook for 10 minutes instead of 20.
I know this is on old thread, but I had the same issue. I have tried twice to make this recipe, but both time the bottom was burnt and the soup was ruined. I think it has to do with the pressure cooker having a thin bottom, and does not spread the heat out very well. I might consider getting a new pressure cooker, maybe one of the new electric ones.
Be sure to keep the pressure cooker on low heat as it simmers.
Sometimes if your pressure cooker doesn't properly seal and you don't have enough liquid, the bottom part will burn… especially if you are still on high heat. I will sometimes re-seal my pressure cooker if I see that the pressure button is not popping up.
Made this tonight. Easy, fast, delicious. I was going to add thyme but just added some poultry seasoning and black pepper. Added some chicken base paste stuff but not too much. Used 1/2 of a Jenny O smoked turkey kielbasa. It was well received by my whole family! Thank you!
So I am leary about using my pressure cooker for more than just canning. I've been canning in it for years, but have yet to actually cook in it! Is it ok to actually use it for cooking & canning? 🙂
Also, do you need to spray it with cooking spray or oil before cooking it it? It definitely does not look like it would be non-stick.
Have you tried finding pressure cooker rubber rings on Amazon?
OMG, I have the exact same pressure cooker, at least it looks like it from your pictures. I love it although it must be 40 years old. I'm not sure where to get a new rubber ring for the lid…any suggestions? This old Presto makes absolutely amazing stew in just minutes.
Val
I found the replacement rings for my Presto pressure cooker on Ebay.
There's a pressure cooker section at the right with recipes I've made here.
Love the diet planner! So awesome! Going to check it out now!
Great!!
What is the diet planner?
I'm Cuban and we love our pressure cookers 🙂 I even brought mine with me to Canada (an old stove top jiggle type, yes the ones that explode on occassion) but this weekend I'm getting a Kuhn Rikon aka the mercedes benz of pressure cookers. My husband and I are finally splurging on one.
Ooh, I need to look into that! Maybe time for an upgrade.
I have 5 Kuhn Rikon PCs. Hands down, wonderful! Two I picked up for a mere $25 at a kitchen store “garage sale”, yippee. They were my first foray into the wold of KR. My favorites are the 5, 8, and 12 liter Hotel models. Very heavy duty and functional. The 12 liter is often in use to make homemade stocks or PC a large cut of meat. Think whole chicken, small turkey, or pork butt. Remember you never want to fill your PC more than 2/3 (dried beans and liquids no more than 1/2) so the 12 quart is not an outrageous size.
Why oh why have I never invested in a pressure cooker? I'm going to miss out on this yummy treat.
You can make this on the stove, just simmer for 2 hours, instructions below.
Hey there are plenty of slow cooker versions of this soup so huzzah,,, you need not miss out.
Because of you, I already own a pressure cooker for some of your other delicious recipes!
This recipe sounds perfect, and I will be making it soon, thank you 🙂
I don't have a pressure cooker but from the looks of this soup, I should get one! Delicious.
If making this without a pressure cooker, do you bring the soup to a boil first, then down to simmer to cook on low for 2 hours?
Yes, that's correct. Keep an eye ans stir every now and then.
Gina,
I so was thinking of you, I started a holiday streak of my own. A bit different, I am donating something from my closet every day till Christmas. It is a bit {cough} overflowing {cough} right now, and I think I might be getting even more for Christmas so rather then tackle a massive purge I just pluck one thing out a day and put it in our give-a-way basket. So far I am 3 days in! Good luck with the running.
Great idea, I feel like I do that every week 🙂
What a great idea!
There are a few different kinds of Better than Bouillon, the ham flavored one might be a nice addition rather than the chicken one.
I need to look for that bouillon base! The recipe looks amazing. Thanks Gina!
What brand is your electric pressure cooker? I may ask for one for the holiday. Thanks! This looks yummy!
I have a stove top Presto, and the electric one I got from Bon Apetit on QVC I think.
Did you think I could do in a crockpot?
I do! I just throw all the ingredients in together in the slow cooker, and cook on low all day (6-8 hours). I do the ham in large chunks or on the bone so I can easily take it out and then puree the vegetable mixture. Then cut up the ham and stir it back in.
Yes, I've made it in the crock pot, use the same amount of water as listed above.
The soup looks great! Also, where did you find your glasses? I love the bubbly look! I've heard that they can shatter easily. Have you ever had any trouble?
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I have been looking for a split pea and ham soup recipe to make with my ham bone. How would you change this if you were using the bone? Please help 🙂
I make mine with a ham bone, I just put it all in there together (I use a slow cooker though), and take it out when it's done cooking and cut off the usable ham and dice it up small and stir it back into the soup. But I weigh it before stirring it in so I know how many Points+ it will add to my recipe.
What settings do you use for the slow cooker and for how long?
Just throw the bone in like you would the ham. Easy!!
Thank you both for the help. 🙂
I just got a pressure cooker and have never used it, and this soup looks delish! How do I know it is up to the 'correct' pressure? I would also like to know when to add the peas?
Ooooops, I must be blind – I see where it says to add the peas!
Do I use the HIGH pressure setting?
Is it electric? I cook mine on low on the stove.
No – it is not electric
Thank you Veggie Queen! Can't wait to try this.
I love split pea soup – this looks delicious!
When do you add the peas?
With the water
Any directions for an electric pressure cooker?
I think the directions would be the same. Am I wrong? Maybe I should take mine out of the box?
Directions are the same! Use the "brown" setting to cook the onions/carrots/etc. and then set the cooker to 15psi for 20 minutes.
Glad to hear split pea soup freezes well. I made too much this weekend!
Do you think too much flavor would be left out if cooked without the ham?
I personally love the flavor of the ham, but you can make it without. Maybe throw some spinach in the end.
You could also use a little liquid smoke to mimic the flavor but lose the meat.
As a vegetarian/vegan, I would not use ham and would use vegetable stock. I would add a pinch of smoked paprika or if you like things spicy, you can add some chipotle chili powder. Either will add a smoky flavor.
The pressure cooker is idea for legumes and soups just like this one.
As a Veggie/Vegan … Why are you even bothering to go on a meat recipe just to chime in you’re a vegan.
Thanks! Although I’m not strictly vegan, I always make split pea soup without ham, so thanks for the ideas!
I used smoked turkey kielbasa
you could also add some dried mint for a tasty pea and mint soup- make sure you balance flavor with salt [yes needed] and or some fat of some form so sprinkling of cheese, addition of cream or even butter will often lift and add dimension to a dried pulse soup.
I have been making this without ham, and putting in 1 tbsp liquid smoke and 2-3 tbsp miso paste. It’s very tasty!