I start with bacon, and then soften and lightly brown some vegetables in the drippings for the base. I used to make this years ago and then I lost the recipe. Add the split peas, lentils, and water. Seal pressure cooker and set for 20 minutes at high pressure. Just defrost in microwave, reheat well and serve. Prep time is the same, about 15 minutes, and about 10 minutes of sautéing. HUNGRY FOR MORE? Recipe by ... add onion, carrot, leek and garlic and saute until light brown, about 10 minutes; add broth, lentils, split peas, potato, ham hock, celery, thyme and bay leaf; bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer until lentils and split peas are tender, about 45 minutes; stir in red wine and simmer 5 minutes longer; discard bay leaf; remove ham hock from soup … Subscribe to my Newsletter and come hang out with me on INSTAGRAM, or give me a follow on FACEBOOK or see what I’m pinning on PINTEREST. On sauté setting, cook the bacon until crisp and fat is rendered, remove from pot and set aside, reserving 1 tablespoon of fat in pot. Cover with 7 cups of chicken stock and stir in shredded potato. Add ham shanks and season with a little salt and pepper. Remove ham shanks, cool slightly and cut up meat and add back to the soup. Reserve about a tablespoon or so of fat in the pot. Saute bacon in large saucepan over medium-high heat until fat is rendered, about 4 minutes; remove bacon; drain off all but 1 ½ tblsps of fat; add onion, carrot, leek and garlic and saute until light brown, about 10 minutes; add broth, lentils, split peas, potato, ham hock, celery, thyme and bay leaf; bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer until lentils and split peas are tender, about 45 minutes; stir in red wine and simmer 5 minutes longer; discard bay leaf; remove ham hock from soup and remove any meat attached to bone; cube meat and return to soup along with chopped up bacon; season to taste with salt and pepper. I can't wait to cook it.My soul needs it and it is so beautiful. Pull up a chair, pour a glass and join me in my kitchen, let's cook together! It takes about 15 - 20 minutes to come to pressure, then cook for 20 minutes, then pressure release of about 15 - 20 minutes. In addition to split peas, my version has lentils. I think maybe the original recipe might have called for 8 cups of stock, so I am going to have to say 6 – 8 cups of chicken stock is needed. Building my shopping list now, and this will be on the weekend menu! In a large pot, cook bacon until crisp and fat is rendered. Stir in bay leaf and thyme, split peas and lentils, celery and reserved bacon. Freezer Note: Making up a double batch of soup is economical of energy and time - you'll do slightly more work now, use the same amount of energy to cook, and save yourself time and energy later on, when you want a quick, nutritious dinner. Stir in bay leaf and thyme, split peas and lentils, celery and reserved bacon. You might also like these soups in the cold weather to warm up to! Total Carbohydrate So even if it’s not a holiday or you don’t have a leftover ham bone, don’t let that stop you from making this terrific and hearty Split Pea and Lentil Soup. finely chopped leeks, white and light green parts only, rinsed well to remove any sand, dried split peas and ¾ cup dried lentils, picked over and rinsed. A hearty, satisfying soup. I don’t make split pea soup often, usually around a holiday if I have a leftover ham bone. It’s good for you, satisfying and the smoky bacon and ham shanks gives it incredible flavor. Stir occasionally and simmer for another 45 minutes or until the split peas and lentils are tender. But you know, it’s not hard to make and so I’m going to start making it again. Turn off sauté function. I'm Kelly and cooking comfort food from scratch is my jam, especially for this nest of mine. I’m not sure why I wanted to make this Split Pea and Lentil Soup last week, but I’m glad I did. Easy to make on the stovetop or in the pressure cooker. Skim any foam that rises to the surface during the first 10-15 minutes. Make up a double batch and freeze half when you want a quick meal on the table in minutes. Sprinkle with some salt and cook until vegetables have softened and lightly browned, about 5-10 minutes. Split pea and lentil soup, comforting cool weather soup with split peas, lentils, bacon and ham. Add carrots, onion and leeks, a sprinkle of salt, and cook until softened. I’ve updated the recipe to include instructions for making in the Instant Pot. I started with 6 cups of chicken stock. Posted on November 8, 2020 Categories Instant Pot, Recipes, Soups & Stews. I use homemade chicken stock, ham shanks for more smoky flavor, and shredded potato to thicken it up. Please comment, rate it and share! Kelly. Lentil and Split Pea Soup. I jotted down what I could remember on a little piece of paper and that’s what I use to jog my memory. Maybe I got a taste for it when the hot, humid streak finally ended and we had a taste of some fall weather. That’s why I prefer a meaty ham bone if I have one, or ham shanks. The soup came out so tasty and comforting myself and my family enjoyed it immensely! It only needs about an hour to simmer for the split peas and lentils to become tender. Split peas and lentils ~ a great combo for soup. And mention me on Instagram. Easy to make on the stovetop or in the pressure cooker. Amazing! Transfer to paper towel to drain. Seal pressure cooker and set for 20 minutes at high pressure. Add onion, carrot and leeks to pot. When the soup is done, you can chop up the meat from the ham shanks and add it back in. After awhile it seemed too thick so I added another cup. Made a great variation necessitated by my forgetting to stop at the store to buy the bacon/ham: Hot Italian Sausage, which I had in my freezer. All the colors and goodness will heal the world. 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