InstaPot Pressue Cooker Canadian Yellow Split Pea Soup

This is a nice soup for the Instapot.  If you want more meat flavor you can add some diced ham cubes, cooked bacon or a ham hock.  It is ready in 30 minutes so it is a great recipe to have for when you want to put together something warm and filling in a little amount of time.
 In your Instapot saute:

• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1 clove garlic, crushed

Add the following ingredients and cook for 30 minutes. You can release the pressure manually after this time.

• 1 cup dried yellow split peas
• 4 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon salt + pepper to taste
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• 1/2 cup diced carrot

I like to serve split pea soup with toasted bread squares on top...try it!