Instant Pot Split Pea Soup with Harissa

Name: Instant Pot Split Pea Soup with Harissa
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Moroccan, African
Ingredients: 1-2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 red onion, diced; 4-6 fat garlic cloves, rough chopped; 1 red or yellow bell pepper, diced; 1 heaping cup celery, diced; 1 heaping cup carrots or parsnips, diced ½ inch thick; 1 x 14.5 ounce can of diced tomatoes ( or use fire roasted for extra flavor, or use 1 ½ cups fresh tomatoes diced with their juices ). Do not drain; 2 cups split peas ( feel free to soak for a few hours or not, up to you); 4 cups veggie or chicken broth ( or water with 1 tablespoon Better than Bouillon); 2 cups water; 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon coriander; 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs or Herbs de Provence; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon aleppo chili flakes ( or regular chili flakes)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

Make Life Simple Instant Pot Split Pea Soup, packed with veggies and seasoned with Harissa Paste and North African flavors. Drizzle with olive oil and keep it vegan, or add a swirl of yogurt for added richness. ( See stove top and Slow cooker options below)

Updated at: Thu, 20 Mar 2025 17:07:26 GMT