Instant Pot Clam Chowder
Instant Pot clam chowder is your go-to comfort food, delivering a rich and creamy experience in under 30 minutes. This delightful dish features tender clams, crispy bacon, and fresh vegetables simmered in a luscious broth. Perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings, it pairs beautifully with crusty bread or crackers. With its inviting aroma and satisfying texture, this chowder is sure to warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh littleneck clams, cleaned
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode; add chopped bacon and cook until crispy (about 5 minutes). Remove bacon and drain on paper towels; retain the fat in the pot.
- In the same pot, sauté onions, celery, and garlic until softened (about 3–4 minutes).
- Stir in potatoes and vegetable broth; season with salt and pepper.
- Seal the Instant Pot lid; cook on high pressure for 7 minutes.
- Carefully release pressure; add clams and heavy cream. Stir gently to combine.
- Serve hot topped with crispy bacon bits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg