Instant Pot Split Pea Soup with Ham Hock
Instant Pot Split Pea Soup with Ham Hock is hearty and cozy, featuring creamy peas simmered with smoky ham, sweet onion, and celery. Gentle thyme and a dash of hot sauce round out the flavors, giving each spoonful warmth and depth. It’s perfect for a chilly weeknight dinner or a satisfying lunch that tastes even better the next day.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Instant Pot Split Pea Soup with Ham Hock, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 30 / 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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- 31
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 65
- Performance
- 58
- General Wellness
- 1
Pour water into a pressure cooker. Add split peas, ham hock, onion, celery, thyme, garlic powder, and black pepper. Close the cooker securely and place the pressure regulator over the vent as the manufacturer directs. Bring it to high pressure; adjust the heat until the regulator rocks gently. Cook for about 30 minutes.
- 2
Pour cold water over the pressure cooker to release the pressure as the manufacturer instructs.
- 3
Remove the ham hock and strip off the meat; add it to the soup. Stir well to distribute the flavors. Season with salt and hot pepper sauce.
- Calories 1742.53 kcal High 87%
- Protein 247.1 g Good Source 494%
- Carbohydrate 76.16 g 28%
- Total Fat 53.52 g High 69%
- Saturated Fat 18.42 g High 92%
- Trans Fat 0.38 g High --
- Cholesterol 789.44 mg High 263%
- Sodium 17477.85 mg High 760%
- Dietary Fiber 33.38 g Good Source 119%
- Total Sugars 25.32 g --
- Added Sugars 13.24 g High 26%
- Calcium 152.9 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 18.61 mg Good Source 103%
- Potassium 3866.25 mg Good Source 82%
- Vitamin A 139.09 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 2.3 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Instant Pot Split Pea Soup with Ham Hock is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bone In Ham, Celery, and Dried Thyme. Each serving provides about 1742.53 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Instant Pot Split Pea Soup with Ham Hock made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bone-In Ham, Celery, Dried Thyme, Garlic Powder. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Instant Pot Split Pea Soup with Ham Hock?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1742.53 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Instant Pot Split Pea Soup with Ham Hock easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Instant Pot Split Pea Soup with Ham Hock healthy?
- Instant Pot Split Pea Soup with Ham Hock has an easyChef Pro health score of 59/100. Per serving, it provides 1742.53 calories and 247.1 g of protein, or 494% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 17477.85 mg (760% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 18.42 g (92% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 13.24 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Garlic 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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