{"id":"56e76e1a-7671-49de-814f-d78a90bc93f5","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/56e76e1a-7671-49de-814f-d78a90bc93f5","source_url":"https://www.bowlofdelicious.com/instant-pot-split-pea-soup-ham-bone/","title":"Instant Pot Split Pea Soup with Ham","description":"This Instant Pot Split Pea Soup is made with a leftover ham bone (or any ham you have), for a super easy, freezable weeknight meal! The pressure cooker cuts the cooking time in half.","servings":8,"servings_text":"8","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT15M","total_time":"PT50M","image_url":"https://www.bowlofdelicious.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Instant-Pot-Split-Pea-Soup-with-Ham-Bone-spoonful-1.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"3 tablespoons butter","item":"butter","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 onion (diced)","item":"onion","quantity":1,"preparation":"diced"},{"text":"2 ribs celery (diced)","item":"ribs celery","quantity":2,"preparation":"diced"},{"text":"2 carrots (diced)","item":"carrots","quantity":2,"preparation":"diced"},{"text":"1 ham bone (a smoked ham hock or 6 oz. diced deli ham can also be used)","item":"ham bone","quantity":1,"preparation":"a smoked ham hock or 6 oz. diced deli ham can also be used"},{"text":"1 lb. dry split peas (sorted through and rinsed)","item":"dry split peas","quantity":1,"unit":"lb","preparation":"sorted through and rinsed"},{"text":"6 cups low sodium chicken stock/broth (or veggie stock, water, or a mixture)","item":"low sodium chicken stock/broth","quantity":6,"unit":"cup","preparation":"or veggie stock, water, or a mixture"},{"text":"2 bay leaves","item":"bay leaves","quantity":2},{"text":"kosher salt and black pepper ((see notes))","item":"kosher salt and black pepper ((see notes))"},{"text":"chopped fresh parsley (for garnish, optional)","item":"chopped fresh parsley","preparation":"for garnish, optional"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Turn pressure cooker to the \"sauté\" setting. Melt butter (3 tablespoons) and sauté onion, celery, and carrots for about 5 minutes, until softened."},{"number":2,"text":"Add the split peas, chicken stock (6 cups), ham bone (or hock or 6 oz. diced cooked ham), and the 2 bay leaves. Turn off the \"sauté\" function."},{"number":3,"text":"Cover pressure cooker, make sure valve is on \"sealing,\" and set to manual, high pressure for 15 minutes."},{"number":4,"text":"Allow the pressure to naturally release for 10-15 minutes. Then, quick release the pressure valve."},{"number":5,"text":"If you used a ham bone or hock: remove the it from the soup and remove the ham meat that's still attached to it. Add the ham meat back into the soup."},{"number":6,"text":"Taste and season with salt and pepper if necessary (see notes). Serve immediately, or store in your refrigerator for up to 1 week or freezer in an airtight container for up to 6 months."}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:57:47.90073+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:57:47.90073+00:00"}