Instant Pot Clam Chowder

There is nothing better in the fall or winter than a hot bowl of Instant Pot Clam Chowder. The Instant pot does an amazing job of making soups in minutes.

Being from Boston, I love a great cup or bowl of New England Clam Chowder. When I first went to a restaurant in New York City, I ordered a cup of Chowder. I was shocked when I saw that it was red. I had been eating Clam Chowder for years, always white, and so when I was given the red soup, I was amazed.

Come to find out that there are actually two types of clam chowder, the white one, which is referred to anywhere else besides New England, as New England Clam Chowder. The red one is called Manhattan Clam Chowder.

If you have ever ordered either of the clam chowders, you know that you get very few clams and a lot of potatoes in most restaurants. So, by making it yourself, you are really getting a good quality product.

Instant Pot Clam Chowder

Ingredients:

• 4–6 1/2 oz cans chopped clams, drained
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup diced white onion
• 4 tablespoons cornstarch
• 6 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 3 cups of water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups half and half

Simple Directions:

1. Turn your Instant Pot to sauté mode. Once your Instant Pot becomes hot, add in your oil, then add in your white onions.
2. Stir and cook the onions for about three minutes, until they are softened. Just remember to mix them as they saute. Otherwise, they will burn.
3. Pour in the drained clams and cornstarch, mixing well.
4. Add in your potatoes, salt, pepper, water, and half and half, stirring it well.
5. Place your lid on the Instant Pot. Set the Instant Pot to manual high pressure for 3 minutes.
6. Once your Instant Pot is done, do a quick release by bringing the valve toward you and releasing the pressure. Once your Instant Pot comes to a full release, Open the Instant Pot.
7. Choose to cancel on your instant pot and then select the sauté mode. Stir your soup occasionally for about 10 minutes to reduce the liquid and to thicken the half and half.
8. Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Some Other Great Instant Pot Soup Recipes–

INSTANT POT COPYCAT PANERA’S BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR SOUP

EASY INSTANT POT TOMATO SOUP

INSTANT POT, EASY NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER

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