Here’s a delicious and easy recipe for Vegetarian Split Pea Soup made in the Instant Pot. This hearty soup is perfect for a cozy meal!

Instant Pot Vegetarian Split Pea Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 lb dried green split peas, rinsed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon marjoram
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 6 cups vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoons vegan Worcestershire sauce (or soy sauce)
• 4 medium Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:

• Rinse the split peas under cold water and set aside.
• Chop the onion, garlic, potatoes, and carrots.

1. Sauté Aromatics:

• Set your Instant Pot to the sauté mode.
• Add the olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
• Stir in the minced garlic, smoked paprika, thyme, marjoram, and black pepper. Sauté for another 2 minutes to release the flavors.

1. Add Remaining Ingredients:

• Add the rinsed split peas, vegetable broth, vegan Worcestershire sauce, cubed potatoes, and chopped carrots to the pot. Stir well to combine.

1. Pressure Cook:

• Close the lid of the Instant Pot and ensure the valve is set to sealing.
• Set it to manual mode and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes. It will take about 10-15 minutes for the pot to come to pressure before cooking begins.

1. Release Pressure:

• Once cooking is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 15 minutes. After that, carefully perform a quick release for any remaining pressure.

1. Season and Serve:

• Open the lid and stir the soup. Add salt to taste.
• Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh herbs or croutons.

Tips:

• Texture Preference: If you prefer a chunkier soup, you can blend only half of it using an immersion blender.
• Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for longer storage.

Enjoy your warm bowl of vegetarian split pea soup!