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Instant Pot Clam Chowder without Bacon
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5 from 1 vote

Easy Instant Pot Clam Chowder without Bacon

Easy Instant Pot Clam Chowder without Bacon. When it comes to delicious food, no dish can compete with the creamy and savory goodness of clam chowder. 
Author: Shobee

Equipment

  • 1 instant pot duo crisp plus air fryer 8 quart

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cube chicken bouillon
  • 1 medium red onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 pieces Rossette Potatoes
  • 2 cans chopped clams or use two cups chopped fresh clams Don't drain liquid
  • 3 stalks celery
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 pieces dry bay leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste

Slurry

  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  • Push the sauté button on the Instant Pot and set the timer to thirty minutes. Melt the butter in the pot and sauté the chopped red onions until they become soft and translucent. Add the bouillon and crush it. Add the flour and mix until it forms into sticky paste.
  • Add the water and heavy whipping cream to the Instant Pot Stir to combine the liquids with the sautéed onions.
  • Add the potatoes, celery, and the clams. Put the bay leaves on top.
  • Cancel the saute button and cover the pot with the pressure cooker lid.
  • Push the pressure cooker button setting. Set the pressure to HI and set the timer to eight minutes.
  • When done, naturally release about thirty minutes. Release the remaining pressure.
  • Open the lid and push the saute button. Set the timer to thirty minutes.
  • Mix the cornstarch and the water. Add to the soup. Add the salt and pepper. Season according to your liking. Mix continually until the soup thickens.