What You Need:

1 T of garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 lb smoked ham, chopped
3 1/2 C of chicken broth
2 T cilantro, chopped
1 carrot, chopped fine
1/4 lb. split peas
1/4 t fresh ginger, minced

How to Make It:

Generously spray the pressure cooker with a non stick cooking spray.
Place the garlic, onion and ham in the cooker.
Over medium heat cook the mixture for 8 minutes or until the ham is browned.
Carefully pour in the chicken broth.
Stir in the cilantro, carrots, peas and the ginger until well combined.
Bring to high pressure and cook 9 minutes.
Take cooker from heat and let the pressure fall on its own.

This is a perfect cold day soup. Soups made in a pressure cooker are delicious. In a matter of minutes the hot broth, meat, vegetables and seasonings mingle together of give this soup a slow cooked taste.

Makes 6 servings