Under Pressure Split Pea Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 1/4 cups green split peas (about 1 lb)
2 cups chopped onion
1 cup diced peeled carrot
1/2 cup diced celery
1 bay leaf
2 - 3 meaty ham hocks, (depending on their meatiness)
cold water (everyone should have this ingredient in their home)
salt and pepper, to taste (i add this at the end , to taste, as ham hocks have different and smokiness levels all the time)

Directions:

If you are in a hurry, put the split peas in the pot with the about 8 cups of cold water and start the fire. You can chop and add the vegetables as they get done.
Add the vegetables, bay leaf, ham hocks and enough water to cover by 2 inches.
When it comes to a simmer, close the lid on the pressure cooker; allow it to come to pressure.
When pressure is reached, lower the heat to low, and allow to cook for 30 minutes.
Turn off the heat; allow the cooker to cool naturally, about 5 - 10 minutes.
Release the existing steam, uncover and check for doneness. Remove the ham hocks and set aside to cool. Allow the split peas and vegetables to just simmer on top of the stove for a few minutes until the peas are mere mush. (It's o.k. if the carrots still look like carrots, as a matter of fact, it's preferred). Add water if the soup seems too thick.
Allow the ham hocks to cool until they don't burn your hands anymore, then, carefully cut, pull or otherwise extract the meat from the bones. Chop the meat into little fine pieces and add back to the soup. Stir well. Taste and adjust the seasonings. Serve with some good Rye bread or make some Rye Bread Croutons. YUM!
Be sure to check your pressure cookers manufacturers directions.
Did you know that who ever gets the bay leaf is the boss that night? Yep, old family tradition.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	45.33 Kcal (190 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0g	0%
Sodium	15.79mg	1%
Potassium	180.49mg	4%
Total Carbs	8.89g	3%
Sugars	3.98g	16%
Dietary Fiber	2.76g	11%
Protein	2.13g	4%
Vitamin C	16.2mg	27%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	21.9mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	54.95 Kcal (230 kJ)
Calories from fat	0.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0g	0%
Sodium	19.14mg	1%
Potassium	218.81mg	4%
Total Carbs	10.78g	3%
Sugars	4.82g	16%
Dietary Fiber	3.35g	11%
Protein	2.58g	4%
Vitamin C	19.7mg	27%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	4%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	26.5mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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