Instant Pot Clam Chowder
No need to travel to New England for clam chowder. This easy version can be prepared in minutes using the Instant Pot.
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- Serves: 6 persons
Ingredients
- 1tablespoon olive oil (divided)
- 4strips smoked bacon (diced)
- 1cup diced onions
- ½cup diced celery
- 4cloves garlic (minced)
- 5cups peeled and cubed potatoes (about 3 Russet potatoes)
- 1(10-ounce) can clams (drained)
- 1(8-ounce) bottle clam juice
- 1cup water
- 1 ¼teaspoons salt
- 1teaspoon dried thyme
- ½teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 ½cups whole milk
- ½cup heavy cream
- 2tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Oyster crackers (to serve)
Instructions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.Step 2
Turn the Instant Pot to the sauté function. Add 1/2 tablespoon olive oil to the pot. Transfer the diced bacon to the pot and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.Step 3
Carefully transfer the cooked and crisped bacon to a paper towel lined plate, leaving the rendered bacon fat in the pot.Step 4
Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil to the pot and add the diced onions, celery, and garlic. Sauté for about 4 minutes, or until softened, stirring occasionally.Step 5
Add the cubed potatoes, clams, clam juice, water, salt, thyme, and pepper to the pot. Secure the lid on the pot and set to manual. Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. When the cooking is complete, manually release the pressure by moving the valve to venting.Step 6
Remove the lid and once again set to the sauté function. (Use a low setting, if possible on your appliance). Add the milk and cream to the pot. Heat, stirring occasionally, to a very gentle boil.Step 7
In a small bowl, add the flour. Ladle about 3/4 cup of the liquid from the soup and transfer it to the bowl. Using a fork, stir the flour and liquid together until you get a thick paste. Scrape the thick paste into the pot and stir to incorporate with the rest of the soup. Let the soup simmer for about 4 minutes more to thicken.Step 8
Ladle the soup into serving bowls. Top with the crumbled bacon and a few twists of fresh black pepper. Serve with oyster crackers, if desired.Step 9
Enjoy!