This is an easy Crock Pot Express split pea soup recipe you can throw together and be done in just 18 minutes! Fresh homemade soup with no soaking required is a family favorite meal you’ll love too.
I don’t have a lot of time to cook nowadays. With three kids and working full time it means that meals have to be done in less than 30 minutes, but I still like to make homemade soups and dinners whenever possible. If you have one of these fancy pressure cookers too you know what a lifesaver it is. This is just one of many Crock Pot Express recipes on our blog.
Crockpot Express Split Pea Soup Recipe
If you want to make this pressure cooker split pea soup vegetarian then just leave out the ham, no problem. It will turn out just as good believe me. 😉 However, adding ham hocks or leftover ham bits is our favorite for sure.
The great thing about this method is you can saute/brown the onions a bit so they soften before adding all the other ingredients all in the same pot. If I have been gone all day I know I can make this before everyone gets hangry right when I make it to my kitchen.
Ingredient Notes
You want to start with the star ingredient of course, a bag of dry split peas – you can find some here or with the other dry beans at the grocery store.
You can pack it full of vegetables. We added 1 carrot and 2 stalks of celery for this batch but add as many as you like. As for the tenderness of the carrots it is up to you. If you like them really soft then slice them thinner and thicker for a firmer texture.
Vegetable broth is used for the liquid which has a lot more flavor than water for sure. I have used 1/2 this and 1/2 chicken broth too when that is all I had on hand and it tasted fantastic as well
It is nice to add some diced white or yellow onions but optional of course. They will get really tender under high pressure so if your kids are picky they will likely not even notice they were there.
Ham is optional but great with diced ham steak throughout the year, bacon bits are yummy, or I make this a lot with leftover ham after the holidays.
Salt is is needed if you want to add more flavor but broth has sodium in it so use just a bit and to taste when done. The amount added depends on taste really, I don’t add much personally.
Tips
As for the smoothness that is your preference as well. We like a little texture left with the peas so 17-18 minutes is great timing. If you want them REALLY cooked down I’d set to pressure cook for closer to 19 minutes. The longer you cook it the softer the other veggies will get so keep that in mind. You could use an immersion blender when done to smooth too.
this is best served immediately. It saves well, but when reheated will probably need to be thinned out again with a little more broth as it gets thick when stored in the fridge overnight. 😉
Crock Pot Express Split Pea Soup Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 42 oz vegetable broth
- 2 cup split peas, dry
- 1 cup ham, diced, optional
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 large carrots, cut into dials
- 2 stalks celery, cut
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Turn Crock Pot Express to the brown/saute function and add olive oil, diced onions and ham. Cook down a bit until onions are softened.
- Press stop button to turn off.
- Add all other ingredients listed and stir.
- Put lid on and close steam valve.
- Set to soup setting (high is automatically chosen for you) for 18 minutes.
- Do a quick release and enjoy, can sprinkle more salt on top if desired. Try first and see if you want more (we like as is).
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Keep this recipe handy for chilly days or when you want a feel good comfort soup for dinner. Just pair it with some warm rolls and you have a complete meal!
Other Crockpot Express Recipes You’ll Love
The next one you should make is this Crock Pot Express pinto bean soup. It is made from scratch with no soak needed beforehand either. You can serve it alongside our Pressure Cooker pot roast for dinner.
This couldn’t be more perfect after a busy day! Love how quick, easy, and delicious this soup recipe is!
Oh yay
Reminds me of the recipe my grandmother used to make but even easier in the crock pot. So delicious!
Oh good!
Usually you need to soak peas over night. You use dry peas in this recipe and you dont soak them. Do you think that soaking is useless procedure when using the pressure cooker? I will try you recipe asap, sounds delicious!
Kind regards,
Mikko
typical dad from Finland
No there isn’t a need to presoak using an electric pressure cooker, that is what makes it so great! Greetings from Idaho Typical Dad!
I have never soaked split peas for soup. No matter how I cook them. They have always turned out great. I do soak my dry beans, however.
@Vickie,
I’ve never soaked split peas either, and the soup always turns out great in my slow cooker.