Pressure Cooker Split Pea Soup

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This is a combination of a couple of different recipes. my husband really likes potatoes in his split pea soup, so this is a variation of a traditional soup. prep and cooking times do not include time for soaking peas. also, cooking time does include time for building and releasing pressure in cooker.

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Steps

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In large pot , rinse peas well in cold water.

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Once rinsed , cover with water and bring to a boil on stove.

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Once it has come to a boil , remove from heat , cover and let sit for one hour.

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Drain the peas and put peas in pressure cooker along with 6 cups of the water , ham bone , onions , celery , bay leaf , bouillon cubes , 1 / 2 of the salt , pppercorns and dried thyme.

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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 minutes.

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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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Remove bay leaf.

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Add diced ham , carrots and potatoes.

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Add remainder of the water based on your preferred thickness.

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

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Let pressure naturally drop , remove lid and enjoy !.

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Ingredients

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dried split peas, water, ham bone, onions, celery ribs, carrots, potatoes, bay leaf, beef bouillon cubes, salt, black peppercorns, dried thyme