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Instant Pot Clam Chowder

Instant Pot Clam Chowder

This rich and creamy clam chowder comes together fast in the Instant Pot. It's a cozy, satisfying bowl that tastes like it simmered for hours.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 428 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • potato masher

Ingredients
  

  • 3 (6.5 oz) cans Chopped Clams, juice reserved
  • 4 slices Thick-Cut Bacon, diced
  • 1.5 lb Yukon Gold Potatoes, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 medium Onion, diced
  • 2 stalks Celery, diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 cup Clam Juice (bottled)
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp Dried Thyme
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Fresh Parsley, chopped for garnish
  • Oyster Crackers, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Set the Instant Pot to saute mode and cook the diced bacon until crispy, about 5 minutes. Remove half the bacon and set it aside for topping. Leave the remaining bacon and drippings in the pot.
  • Add the butter, diced onion, and celery to the pot. Saute for 3 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Sprinkle in the flour and stir constantly for 1 minute to coat the vegetables.
  • Pour in the reserved clam juice from the cans, bottled clam juice, and chicken broth. Stir well, making sure to scrape up any bits from the bottom. Add the diced potatoes, old bay seasoning, and dried thyme.
  • Lock the lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. Quick release the pressure.
  • Set the pot to saute mode. Use a potato masher to mash about one-third of the potatoes right in the pot. This creates a thick and creamy base while leaving plenty of potato chunks.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and the drained chopped clams. Let the chowder simmer on saute for 3 to 4 minutes to warm the clams through. Do not boil after adding the cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Ladle the chowder into bowls and top with the reserved crispy bacon, chopped fresh parsley, and oyster crackers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 428kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 22gFat: 24g
Keyword instant pot clam chowder, instant pot soup, New England clam chowder, pressure cooker soup
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