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Easy Instant Pot Clam Chowder

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55 min

Easy Instant Pot Clam Chowder

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Time

55 min

Serving

5 persons

Calories

424

Rating

5.00★ (4)

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Author: Victoria Buriak
You won't believe this clam chowder recipe can be made so fast in the Instant Pot. Serve with crusty bread, if desired.

Ingredients

  • clams, undrained: 3 cans (6.5 ounce cans, chopped)
  • ½ cups water: 1 piece (or as needed)
  • slices bacon, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces: 4 piece
  • onion: 1 cup (chopped)
  • butter: 2 Tbsp
  • Yukon Gold potatoes: 4 cups (peeled and cubed)
  • all-purpose flour: 2 Tbsp
  • thyme: 0.25 tsp (dried)
  • garlic powder: 0.25 tsp
  • salt and ground black pepper: (to taste)
  • ⅓ cups evaporated skim milk: 1 piece
  • potato starch: 1 Tbsp (optional)

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  1. Drain clam juice from 2 cans into a 2-cup liquid measure, then fill with water to the 2-cup mark; set aside. Drain and discard clam juice from the remaining can.
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  2. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select the Sauté function. Add bacon and stir occasionally until fat has rendered and bacon is cooked, but not crispy, about 5 minutes. Add onion and butter. Cook, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pot to release the brown bits, until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Hit Cancel.
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  3. Add potatoes and clam juice-water mixture; stir. Close and lock the lid and seal the pressure valve. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 4 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
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  4. Allow to rest for 3 minutes, then release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
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  5. Carefully mash some or all of the potatoes as desired with a potato masher. Select Soup function. Stir in flour, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add evaporated milk and drained clams.
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  6. Heat chowder without boiling, about 5 minutes. Stir in potato starch to thicken.
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