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clam chowder made using the instant pot that is packed with flavor
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BEST EVER Instant Pot Clam Chowder

A flavorful clam chowder recipe for any time of the year, perfect with tastes of bacon and clams! The flavors come together perfectly using the Instant Pot to create a meal ready in less than ten minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time8 minutes
Total Time13 minutes
Course: lunch, Main Course, Soup
Keyword: chicken noodle soup, clam chowder, clams, Instant Pot
Servings: 6
Calories: 235kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cans chopped clams (6.5 oz cans)
  • water
  • 8 slices bacon, chopped
  • 3 tablespoon butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 talks celery, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon thyme
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 lbs potatoes (russet, peeled and diced)
  • 1 1/3 cup half and half
  • chives, for garnish

Instructions

  • Open the canned clams and drain the juice into a measuring cup.
  • You should have around 1 1/2 cups juice from cans in cup. Add enough water to bring it to 2 cups. Set aside.
  • Turn on the Instant Pot's saute button and add the chopped bacon. Cook until slightly crispy.
  • Add in the butter, onion, celery, and thyme cooking until onion is translucent. 
  • Add in the minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook an additional 1 minute.
  • Add in the potatoes and clam juice/water mixture.
  • Place lid securely on and make sure valve at top is set to sealing position.
  • Turn off the saute feature and set to manual high pressure for 4 minutes.
  • When timer has finished, allow to natural pressure release for an additional 3 minutes, then do a quick pressure release.
  • When the pin has dropped, carefully open the lid and stir well.
  • Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes slightly to desired consistency.
  • Turn the sauté feature back on again. Add in the clams and half & half stirring well.
  • Allow to heat through for about 3-5 minutes. Serve with chives on top if desired.

Notes

Recipe adapted from: Simply Happy Foodie

Nutrition

Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 494mg | Potassium: 656mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 494IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 1mg
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