Alper Sarikaya — Instant Pot Split Pea Soup

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium white onion , diced
• 1 medium carrots , diced into small cubes
• 1 stalk celery , diced into cubes
• 5 cloves garlic , diced finely
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp cumin , ground
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 C yellow split peas , rinsed well
• 1/2 C tomatoes , chopped
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 7 C vegetable broth
• green onions , chives or scallions, for serving
• lemon , extra, for serving
• yogurt , for serving