Instant Pot Split Pea Soup Easiest Comfort Food EVER

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
• 1 large onion, chopped (approx. 1 cup / 150g)
• 2 carrots, chopped (approx. ¾ cup / 100g)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped (approx. ½ cup / 75g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (approx. 2 tsp / 10g)
• 1 smoked ham hock (approx. 1 lb / 450g)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (5 ml)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram (2.5ml)
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (1ml)
• 8 cups chicken broth (3 liters)
• 1 pound (450g) green split peas, rinsed
• 1 teaspoon salt (5ml), or to taste
• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (Optional)
• Crusty bread or croutons, for serving (Optional)
• Smoked paprika, to taste (Optional)