What is Instant Pot Split Pea and Ham Soup?

It is an American soup recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.

What is Instant Pot Split Pea and Ham Soup made of?

The main ingredients are Butter, Celery Sticks, Chicken Broth, Diced Ham, Diced Yellow Onion. The full list of 12 is above.

What goes well with Instant Pot Split Pea and Ham Soup?

Explore these American side-dish recipes. The Devil's Own Deviled Eggs Apple-Thyme Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Bacon Oven Roasted Red Potatoes Spiedies Grilling Marinade

How long does it take to make Instant Pot Split Pea and Ham Soup?

About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.

How many calories are in one serving?

One serving provides about 508.44 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.

Is Instant Pot Split Pea and Ham Soup easy to make?

This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.

Is Instant Pot Split Pea and Ham Soup healthy?

Instant Pot Split Pea and Ham Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 508.44 calories and 33.06 g of protein, or 66% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2021.46 mg (88% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.64 g (38% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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Instant Pot Split Pea and Ham Soup

Name: Instant Pot Split Pea and Ham Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 tbsp Butter; 1 whole Celery Sticks; 4 cups Chicken Broth; 0.5 lb Diced Ham; 0.5 whole Diced Yellow Onion; 2 whole Dried Bay Leaves; 1.5 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 whole Peeled Whole Potatoes; 1 dash Salt & Pepper; 0.25 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese; 2 whole Sliced Carrots; 0.5 lb Split Peas

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪Soup 🍲 American High-Protein 💪Sugar-Free

Instant Pot Split Pea and Ham Soup brings together sautéed carrots, celery, and onion with tender split peas and savory ham for a thick, velvety bowl with comforting depth. A hint of bay leaf rounds out the flavor, and you can loosen the texture with extra broth before serving. Ideal for chilly evenings, finish with a sprinkle of Cheddar for a touch of richness.

Prep20 mins
Cook40 mins
Serves4
DifficultyEasy

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Instant Pot Split Pea and Ham Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

56 Health Score

Glycemic ImpactFair: 65 / 100; Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor: 17 / 100; Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood: 92 / 100; Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients: 2 / 4; Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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Heart Health: 91
Metabolic: 53
Digestive: 24
Inflammatory: 53
Performance: 54
General Wellness

1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and choose the Saute function. Add the butter and olive oil; heat until the butter melts. Add the carrots, celery, and onion; cook until the onion is almost translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the ham and cook for 1 minute.
2

Add the potato; cook and stir for 2 minutes to prevent anything from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Add 3 cups chicken broth, the split peas, and the bay leaves. Turn off the Saute function.
3

Close and lock the lid, then seal the valve. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
4

Release the pressure using the natural-release method per the manufacturer's instructions for 10 to 12 minutes. Carefully release any remaining pressure using the quick-release method for 2 to 3 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
5

Unlock and remove the lid. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper as desired. If the soup is too thick, select the Saute function and add the remaining 1 cup chicken broth. Stir until heated through and at the desired consistency, about 5 minutes. Adjust the seasonings if needed. Serve immediately with Cheddar cheese sprinkled on top.

About This Recipe

Instant Pot Split Pea and Ham Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Butter, Celery Sticks, Chicken Broth, and Diced Ham. Each serving provides about 508.44 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Instant Pot Split Pea and Ham Soup?: It is an American soup recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
What is Instant Pot Split Pea and Ham Soup made of?: The main ingredients are Butter, Celery Sticks, Chicken Broth, Diced Ham, Diced Yellow Onion. The full list of 12 is above.
What goes well with Instant Pot Split Pea and Ham Soup?: Explore these American side-dish recipes.
The Devil's Own Deviled Eggs
Apple-Thyme Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Bacon
Oven Roasted Red Potatoes
Spiedies Grilling Marinade
How long does it take to make Instant Pot Split Pea and Ham Soup?: About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?: One serving provides about 508.44 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Instant Pot Split Pea and Ham Soup easy to make?: This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
Is Instant Pot Split Pea and Ham Soup healthy?: Instant Pot Split Pea and Ham Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 508.44 calories and 33.06 g of protein, or 66% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2021.46 mg (88% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.64 g (38% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Celery and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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