Instant Pot Yellow Split Pea Soup

INGREDIENTS

1 tbsp

grapeseed oil ((or preferred oil))

1 tbsp

vegan butter

medium onion (, diced)

4 cloves

garlic (, minced)

1 1/2 tsp

dried thyme

1/2 tsp

dried oregano

1 tsp

smoked paprika

1/2 tsp

crushed red pepper ((*optional))

bay leaves

stalks celery (, sliced into 1/2" pieces)

large carrots (, chopped into 1" pieces. *see note)

6 cups

vegetable broth (, low sodium)

2 cups

yellow split peas (, sorted and rinsed (sub green split peas))

1 tsp

liquid smoke ((*optional))

1 tsp

sea salt (, more to taste)

Fresh cracked pepper (, to taste)