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Easy Instant Pot Clam Chowder

Easy Instant Pot Clam Chowder

Cost $15, save $10

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  • 30 Min
  • 5 Servings
  • $15

INGREDIENTS

  • Seafood

    • 3 (6.5 ounce) cans chopped clams, undrained
    • 💧 1 ½ cups water, or as needed

  • Protein

    • 🥓 4 slices bacon, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 1 cup chopped onion
    • 4 cups peeled and cubed Yukon Gold potatoes

  • Condiments & Spices

    • 2 tablespoons butter
    • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 🧂 Salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • Dairy

    • 🥛 1 ⅓ cups evaporated skim milk

  • Others

    • 1 tablespoon potato starch (Optional)

STEPS

1

Drain clam juice from 2 cans into a 2-cup liquid measure and fill with water to the 2-cup mark; set aside. Drain and discard clam juice from the remaining can.

2

Turn on the Instant Pot and select the Sauté function. Add bacon and stir occasionally until fat renders and bacon is cooked, but not crispy, about 5 minutes. Add onion and butter. Cook and scrape the bottom until onion softens, about 5 minutes. Cancel function.

3

Add potatoes and clam juice-water mixture; stir. Close and lock the lid and set high pressure for 4 minutes. Allow for pressure buildup (10-15 minutes).

4

Allow to rest for 3 minutes, then release pressure carefully using the quick-release method (about 5 minutes). Unlock and remove lid.

5

Mash potatoes to desired consistency. Select Soup function, and stir in flour, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add evaporated milk and drained clams.

6

Heat chowder without boiling, about 5 minutes. Add potato starch for thickening, if desired.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

424

Calories

  • 39
    Protein
  • 43
    Carbs
  • 10
    Fats

💡 Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.For added richness, replace evaporated skim milk with heavy cream.Use fresh clams if available for a more authentic flavor.Reheat leftovers on low heat to avoid curdling the dairy.