Ingredients

• 1 pound dry green split peas
  
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
  
• 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
  
• 1 large onion, chopped
  
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  
• 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
  
• 1 tablespoon chili powder (I enjoy habanero powder, but milder pepper powders are great)
  
• 6 cups chicken broth
  
• 2 bay leaves
  
• 8 ounces smoked ham, chopped (include the bone if you have it)
  Salt and pepper to taste.

Cooking Directions

1. Heat your pressure cooker to medium heat and add oil with carrots, onions, garlic and peppers. Cook about 5 minutes, or until the contents have softened.
   
2. Add remaining ingredients and cover. Lock the lid. Bring to the proper pressure.
   
3. Pressure cook on low for 20-25 minutes. Turn off the pressure cooker and
4. release steam. Remove cover.
   Stir the contents of the pot. Add salt and pepper to taste.
   
5. Serve!