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Instant Pot Sopa De Chicharos

Instant Pot Sopa De Chicharos

5 from 1 vote
Author: Fork To Spoon
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

Instant Pot Sopa De Chicharos -- 🥄🍲 Dive into the comforting embrace of a traditional favorite with a modern twist!

Ingredients 

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 2 stalks carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 pound dried green split peas, rinsed
  • 6 cups chicken broth, or vegetable broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Salt , to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup ham, Ham bone or diced ham
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  • Prep Ingredients: Chop your vegetables and rinse the split peas under cold water.
  • Sauté Vegetables: Turn the Instant Pot to the sauté setting. Add olive oil. Once hot, add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 3-5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
  • Add Peas and Liquids: Add the rinsed split peas, corn, chicken or vegetable broth, bay leaves, and dried thyme to the pot. If using, add the ham bone or diced ham. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cook the Soup: Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and set the valve to "sealing." Select the "Manual" or "Pressure Cook" setting and set the timer for 15 minutes at high pressure.
  • Natural Release: After the cooking time is complete, let the Instant Pot release pressure naturally for 10 minutes. Then, carefully turn the valve to "venting" to release any remaining pressure.
  • Final Touches: Remove the bay leaves (and ham bone, if used). Stir the soup, adjust salt and pepper to taste. If the soup is too thick, add a little more broth or water to reach your desired consistency.
  • Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
  • Enjoy Your Sopa De Chicharos!

Equipment

  • Instant Pot Pressure Cooker, or Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 403kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 26gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 1616mgPotassium: 969mgFiber: 21gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 257IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 4mg