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OMG-worthy Instant Pot Split Pea Soup
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- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 leeks, thoroughly washed and thinly sliced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 smoked ham hocks
- ½ lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 pound dried split peas
- salt, freshly ground pepper to taste
- Rinse the split peas in a colander and set aside.
- Press the SAUTE button on the Instant pot and let stand until screen reads “HOT”.
- Add the olive oil.
- Add the onion and leeks and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the ground cumin, cayenne pepper, turmeric and stir to combine.
- Add the ham hocks and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the split peas and stir to coat.
- Add 6 cups of water, lemon juice and stir to combine.
- Close and seal the Instant pot.
- Turn the venting knob to SEALING and press PRESSURE COOK button.
- Adjust the timer to 12 minutes.
- When finished cooking, quick-release pressure according to manufacturer’s directions.
- Transfer the ham hocks to a cutting board and let cool slightly.
- Pick meaty pieces off ham hocks and cut into small pieces, then stir ham back into soup.
- Reserve a few pieces of meat to garnish the soup if desired.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve warm.
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