Split Pea Soup

smoked ham

🥗Healthier: turkey ham

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Turkey ham reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more economical for sautéing.

Start by browning vegetables in the pressure cooker with butter.

Add chopped carrot, onion, and celery (mirepoix) and sauté until they start to soften.

Add a smoked ham hock for flavor.

Stir in fresh thyme and garlic, mixing until softened.

Add split peas and coat them with the oil or butter.

Pour in water and season with salt and pepper, being cautious with salt due to the ham hock.

Seal the pressure cooker and set it to cook for 10 minutes.

Once done, let the pressure drop naturally.

Remove the ham hock from the soup and pull off any meat to add back in if desired.

Stir in diced ham and adjust the thickness with water or chicken stock if needed.

Serve with a garnish of sour cream and black pepper.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens