Split Pea and Smoked Ham Soup
This soup is thick as fog and showcases both split peas and diced ham.
Ingredients
- 1 pound of split peas rinsed
- 2 cups diced smoked ham
- 3 carrots diced
- 3 celery stalks diced
- 3 garlic cloves pressed
- Salt + pepper to taste
- 4 cups broth
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme more for garnish
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Half a lemon
Instructions
- In the Instant Pot, sauté veggies and garlic for 5 minutes in olive oil.
- Add ham, broth, thyme, peas, and salt and pepper.
- Set to Pressure cook on high for 15 minutes.
- Natural release for 10 minutes and then vent and open lid.
- Serve with fresh thyme, a squeeze of lemon juice, and sour cream on top.