Sheree's Southern Split Pea Soup (pressure cooker)

Name: Sheree's Southern Split Pea Soup (pressure cooker)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium hamhocks (or smoked meats); 6 cup water; 1 medium onion, minced; 3 stick celery with leaves; 2 clove garlic, minced; 1 1/2 tsp salt; 1 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 medium potatoes, diced; 3 medium carrots ( or 1/2 bag baby carrots cut into 3rds); 2 medium bay leaves; 1 tbsp dried parsley; 2 cup dried split peas; 1/4 cup oil (this is important because it makes your beans or peas have the thick gravy)

Servings: persons

2 medium hamhocks (or smoked meats)
6 cup water
1 medium onion, minced
3 stick celery with leaves
2 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp black pepper
2 medium potatoes, diced
3 medium carrots ( or 1/2 bag baby carrots cut into 3rds)
2 medium bay leaves
1 tbsp dried parsley
2 cup dried split peas
1/4 cup oil (this is important because it makes your beans or peas have the thick gravy)

1
In a 5 qt pressure cooker put the hamhoocks or a pieces of soup bone.. add celery, onion, garlic .... salt and pepper .... let cook for 50-55 minutes on Med pressure.
2
QUICK RELEASE PRESSURE...
3
Pressure cookers are different but mine tells me how much liquid I have.... so I remove my meat and make sure I have 5-6 cups of broth... if not u can add water.... 1 1/2 cup broth = 1 cup peas...
4
I add additional liquid because I want soup....
5
I add oil here (though I prefer Bacon drippings)....
6
Put all other ingredients into pressure cooker and return hamhocks....close cooker and reset for 25 more minutes..
7
Once its done allow to cool off normally... when pressure is released remove hamhocks and they should fork tender... allow them to cool and remove bone and cut up in chunks an add back to split peas....
8
***CAN USE A HAM STEAK OR LEFT OVER HAM FROM THE HOLIDAY.. CAN USE BONE.... IVE HAD THE BUTCHER CUT UP AN OLD FASHIONED BONE IN HAM...
9
INTO SERVING SIZE PIECES FOR BEANS..
10
season with salt and pepper to taste ....
11
REMOVE BAY LEAVES

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium hamhocks (or smoked meats), 6 cup water, 1 medium onion, minced, 3 stick celery with leaves, and more.

Yes, Sheree's Southern Split Pea Soup (pressure cooker) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!