Description

Instant Pot Clam Chowder is a delightful, creamy dish that brings the flavors of the sea into your home in under an hour. With tender clams, hearty Yukon Gold potatoes, and smoky bacon, this chowder is the ultimate comfort food for any occasion. Perfectly seasoned and easy to make, it’s guaranteed to impress family and friends as a cozy meal on chilly nights or at gatherings.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups fresh clams, cleaned
2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced (about 2 cups)
4 slices bacon, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Rinse fresh clams under cold water and scrub clean.
Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add diced bacon and cook until crispy. Remove bacon but keep the fat in the pot.
Sauté chopped onion and celery in the bacon fat for about five minutes. Add diced potatoes and stir.
Pour in chicken broth and add thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Place cleaned clams on top without stirring.
Close the lid of the Instant Pot and set to high pressure for five minutes.
Once cooked, carefully release pressure manually. Stir in heavy cream and cooked bacon bits until combined. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve hot with crusty bread for dipping.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Pressure Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
Calories: 350
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 13g
Cholesterol: 55mg

Keywords: Substitute clams with shrimp or add corn for sweetness. For added flavor, consider using smoked paprika or a splash of hot sauce. Leftover chowder can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or frozen for up to three months (add cream when reheating).