Instant Pot Lentil and Split Pea Soup [Or Stove Top]

Step 1

Add a few tablespoons of water or broth to your pot with your onions, carrots and celery. Sauté until softened, approx. 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add all remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Then lower the heat and simmer with the lid on the pot, but slightly askew for 25-30 minutes. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper if preferred, and serve.

Step 3

Add a few tablespoons of water or broth to your pot with your onions, carrots and celery. Sauté until softened, approx. 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add all remaining ingredients, close the lid and place the valve in the sealing position. Set to high pressure for 8 minutes. (It will take about 15 minutes to build pressure before the timer counts down.) Then quick release, remove the lid once safe to do so, and serve with extra salt and pepper, if needed.