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Instant Pot Split Pea Soup

Author: DD Brown
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Bowls, Instant Pot, Main Course, Soups
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 206.6 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp Earth Balance Butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 2 medium carrots chopped
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 1 large potato shredded
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp liquid smoke
  • 2 cups green split peas
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh squeezed; no added preservatives

Instructions
 

  • On the front of the Instant Pot, select SAUTE. Melt the butter and then add the onions, carrots, and celery. Saute for 4-5 minutes or until they begin to soften.
  • Add the potatoes, garlic, thyme, salt, black pepper, bay leaf, and liquid smoke. Saute for 1 more minute.
  • Add the split peas and broth. Mix well to combine flavors. Press CANCEL.
  • Close and lock the lid. Set the venting valve to SEALING and under PRESSURE COOK, select high and set the timer for 12 minutes (remember it may take 10-15 minutes for pressure to build).
  • Once the timer goes off, allow the pressure to release naturally (about 10 minutes). Carefully set the release valve to open to release remaining pressure, open and remove the lid.
  • Remove the bay leaf.
  • Mix in the diced tomatoes, and lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Enjoy!

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Nutrition with Essential Amino Acids

Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Split Pea Soup
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 206.6 Calories from Fat 23
% Daily Value*
Fat 2.53g4%
Saturated Fat 0.61g4%
Sodium 288.37mg13%
Potassium 1010.13mg29%
Carbohydrates 46.01g15%
Fiber 10.08g42%
Sugar 9.51g11%
Protein 8.95g18%
Vitamin A 4248.47IU85%
Vitamin B1 0.2mg13%
Vitamin B2 0.07mg4%
Vitamin B3 2.04mg10%
Vitamin B5 0.87mg9%
Vitamin B6 0.59mg30%
Vitamin C 25.41mg31%
Vitamin E 0.91mg6%
Vitamin K 36.04µg34%
Calcium 86.04mg9%
Copper 0.27mg14%
Folate 91.75µg23%
Iron 2.89mg16%
Manganese 0.75mg38%
Magnesium 63.84mg16%
Phosphorus 163.23mg16%
Selenium 1.66µg2%
Zinc 1.26mg8%
Ess-Arginine 592mg
Ess-Histidine 178mg
Ess-Isoleucine 306mg
Ess-Leucine 508mg
Ess-Lysine 514mg
Ess-Methionine 85mg
Ess-Phenylalanine 343mg
Ess-Threonine 300mg
Ess-Tryptophan 86mg
Ess-Valine 363mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.