Pressure Cooker Split Pea And Ham Soup

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This is my mom's famous split pea soup recipe that i adapted to the pressure cooker. It really cuts the cooking time-from several hours to about 30 min. Great for cold winter suppers.

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Steps

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Fill pressure cooker with water and other ingredients , except sherry.

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Make sure the pot is no more than half full.

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Put lid on cooker , place rocker on vent pipe and bring to high pressure.

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When at correct pressure start timing for 20 min.

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Let cooker release steam naturally.

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If using a pork bone , remove and pull all meat off and add to soup.

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Adjust salt to suit your taste at this point.

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Serve with a splash of sherry if you wish.

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Then cold water release pressure and add all other ingredients.

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Replace lid , bring to pressure and time for 10 more min.

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And let pressure naturally drop.

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Ingredients

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dried split peas, water, ham bone, onion, carrots, celery ribs, dried thyme, sherry wine