Best Instant Pot Split Pea Soup Recipe - How To Make Instant Pot Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large leek, white and light green parts only, halved, washed well, and thinly sliced into half moons
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 carrots, peeled and cut into thin rounds
• 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 c. dried green split peas (about 12 oz.)
• 4 oz. ham, diced (about 1 c.)
• 1 tbsp. fresh thyme, plus more for serving
• 4 c. low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tbsp. Juice of 1/2 lemon, plus wedges for serving