Ole Fashioned Pea Soup ~ Vegan, Vegetarian & Gluten-Friendly
If you’re in a rush, simply add this bag to 8 cups boiling water, Add 1-2 cans of flaked ham, and enjoy in 30 minutes!
Our artisan soup recipe answers the urgent need for convenience and nutrition without sacrificing the taste! Our pea soup is the ultimate in comfort food!
If you have time, look for an un-smoked ham hock in the meat department of your local supermarket. If you can't find one, a smoked ham hock will work too. Trim off and discard skin from ham hock. Bring 8 cups of water to a boil and add ham hock. Bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until meat is falling off bone 30-40 minutes. let simmer and stirring frequently for 30 minutes. When ready, discard bay leaf. Transfer ham hock to plate; let cool enough to handle. Discarding bone and any fat, dice meat and return to soup; in blender - puree half of the soup; return to pot along with meat. heat through.
ADD water if too thick
OLE FASHIONED PEA SOUP in the INSTANT POT
Prep time: 15 minutes Instant Pot time: 18 minutes
Check out Gourmet and Garnish suggestions on back of tube.
1) Pour the tube of soup mix into the inner pot. Add any optional items that you would like (celery, onions, potato cubes, etc. Pork chops are an excellent addition or smoked pork hocks – more smoky than salty.). Mix well.
2) Add 8 cups boiling water (or fill to the max 2/3 line). Add the rest of the water at the end.
3) Press “Sauté”, stirring soup until it starts to bubble.
4) Press “Cancel”. Put the lid on, steam vent closed.
5) Press “Soup” Select 18 minutes.
Use natural release or quick release. If desired, puree half the soup. Return to inner pot, add ham, or cooked bacon ends or bits. Stir. Add water if too thick.
So smooth! Enjoy!
Ingredients:
split green peas, yellow split peas, green peas, red lentils, carrots, onion flakes, white onion, celery, red peppers, 3 whole cloves, herbs & spices & bay leaf