INSTANT POT BLACK EYED PEA SOUP

INSTANT POT BLACK EYED PEa SOUP image

Provided by Chef Emanuela

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 slices bacon
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, grated
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup cubed ham (1/8 inch cubes or slightly bigger)
2 (32 ounce) boxes low sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon kosher sea salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 lb dried black-eyed peas
1/2 cup wild rice
1 1/2 cups chopped collard greens or 1 1/2 cups mustard greens

Steps:

Turn Instant Pot on SAUTE mode. When hot, add the bacon and cook until brown, remove and set aside on a paper towel lined plate. Break or chop into bits.
Add the onion, celery, carrot and garlic. Saute for 5 minutes, then add the ham, chicken broth, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, peas, rice, greens, and bacon bits.
Place lid on and lock. Turn on MANUAL mode with high pressure selected for 28 minutes. Turn switch to VENTING and allow for the pressure to release manually, this usually takes 7-10 minutes or so. Remove the lid and stir.
Let the soup cool until it reaches desired serving temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.7, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 4.1, Sodium 439.4, Carbohydrate 49.3, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 5.8, Protein 21.3