Potaje De Chicharo

(Cuban Split Pea Soup)

This potaje de chicharo, also known as Cuban split pea soup, is packed with nutritious split peas, vegetables and Cuban spices.

This Instant Pot recipe is a one pot dream. Drop it all in your pot and have delicious soup in less than an hour.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS

Ingredients 

– Smoked Pork Loin – Green Split Peas – Smoked Pork Belly – Yellow Onion – Calabaza squash

STEP 1

Set your Instant Pot to sauté.

STEP 2

Next, add the olive oil, chopped yellow onion, garlic and chopped green bell pepper. Saute until translucent.

STEP 3

Add split peas, pork belly, smoked pork loin, chopped calabaza, salt, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, chicken bouillon cube and water.

STEP 4

Once done cooking, release the steam and carefully remove the lid.

STEP 5

Give the soup a good stir. If the soup is too thick, add warm water.

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