Instant Pot Clam Chowder

Today on The Instant Pot Table, I’m sharing this delicious and tasty Instant Pot clam chowder recipe. Clam chowder is a healthy and tasty recipe and one you can enjoy on a cold day or in the summer months. Clams are super healthy and this fantastic seafood chowder will want you wanting more.

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WHAT IS The Difference between soup and chowder?

Soups are dishes made from liquids such as water, chicken, vegetable or beef stock. Soups are combined with different ingredients , whereas a chowder is a much more thicker, creamier style soup or stew type recipe.

The word chowder traditionally comes from the Latin word caldeia, which meant a place for warming things. In the past vegetables and stewed fish was cooked in a cooking pot or cauldron which is how this method of cooking became known as a chowder.

What Does CLAM CHOWDER taste like?

Clam chowder is a great seafood chowder to try. Unlike some shellfish, clams are not as fishy and so this Instant Pot chowder recipe is more subtle than other seafood options.

Clam chowder is creamy in texture and is full of protein, a chowder often contains milk, cream or roux which gives the thickness to the dish. This recipe uses cornstarch and milk to create this creamy clam chowder.

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Clam Chowder ingredients

• 4 6 1/2 oz cans chopped clams; juice drained
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 large white onion, diced
• 4 tbsp cornstarch
• 6 medium russet potatoes, cubed (pealed optional – I did for this recipe)
• 3 cups water
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 4 cups half & half milk
• 1.5 tbsp salt
• 1 tbsp pepper

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instant pot clam chowder recipe

Turn your instant pot to sauté mode. Once your pot becomes hot, add in your oil. then add in your white onions. Stir and cook for about three minutes.

Add to your instant pot, with the onions, your clams and corn starch. Mix well.

Add in your potatoes, salt, pepper, water, and half-and-half. Stir well.

Place your lid on the instant pot. Set your instant pot to high pressure for 3 Minutes.

Once your instant pot is done cooking, do a quick release by bringing the valve toward you and opening the pressure. Once your instant pot is come to a full release, Open the Insta pot.

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 continue to cook and thicken your half-and-half.

Add more salt and pepper to your liking.

Pour your soup in a bowl or a bread bowl and top with parsley (optional), and enjoy!

Enjoy!

Looking for more fantastic recipes? Why not try out the following?

• Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
• Instant Pot Stuffed Pepper Soup
• Instant Pot Shrimp Boil
• Instant Pot Rice Pudding
• Instant Pot Chicken Gnocchi Soup
• Instant Pot Salmon Teriyaki
• Instant Pot Tuxedo Hot Chocolate
• Instant Pot Fish Tacos

About Angela Milnes

Angela Milnes is a Qualified Early Years Teacher who has specialised in teaching. She has a wealth of experience teaching young children and adults. Angela has also taught cooking classes and loves to share both family recipes and easy instant pot recipes here on The Instant Pot Table. Follow her on Pinterest!