Instant Pot Chicken and Split Pea Soup (Edit recipe)

Chicken and Split Pea soup is the perfect soup to cozy up to whenever you need a bit of comfort in a bowl. This soup has a delicious split pea base and is loaded with veggies, like carrot and potatoes. Swap out chicken thighs for breasts, if you prefer white meat or go bold and use a whole chicken, amp up the flavor and the nutrients of the soup.

10 minutes

30 minutes

Difficulty:

Easy

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	387
Fat:	12 g
Carbohydrates:	33 g
Protein:	41 g
Cholesterol:	0 g
Sodium:	1110 mg
Fiber:	12 g
Sugars:	7 g
Calculated per serving.

by Althea Brown

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Serves: 6

Ingredients

2 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Thigh, halved
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 Tbsp Onion Powder
1 tsp Sea Salt, divided
1 tsp Dried Parsley
0.5 tsp Black Pepper
2 Tbsp Avocado Oil, or similar
1 whole Yellow Onion, Diced
6 cloves Garlic, finely, chopped
1 cup Yellow Split Peas, rinsed
1 lb White Potatoes, peeled and diced
3 whole Carrots, peeled and sliced
3 whole Celery, sliced
5 sprigs fresh Thyme
1 Tbsp Adobo Seasoning, Whole30 Compatible
6 cup Water
3 whole Wiri Wiri Peppers, optional

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Process

Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Combine the chicken, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, parsley flakes and black pepper in a large bowl and mix together well. Let marinate at room temperature for at least 15 minutes or over night in the refrigerator if time allows.
Set your instant pot to sauté and when it is hot add the oil and let the oil come up to temperature
Then add the onion and garlic and saute for a minute to two before adding the seasoned chicken
Cook the chicken for about 3 minutes, stirring once or twice. Then add the washed split peas, potatoes, carrots, celery and fresh thyme followed by the adobo seasoning and water. Mix together well to combine.
Then take the instant pot out of sauté mode by hitting cancel, seal up the instant pot and pressure cook on high for 30 minutes
After the pressure cycle completes, rapid release the pressure, then add the wiri wiri pepper (if using) so that they can steam
Give your soup a good stir and it is ready to eat