Instant Pot Clam Chowder

A creamy and hearty New England Clam Chowder made effortlessly in the Instant Pot. Packed with bacon, potatoes, and fresh clams, this chowder is a comforting delight for seafood lovers.

Ingredients:

• 3 slices bacon, diced
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups fresh clams, shucked, with juices
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• Salt to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

Set Instant Pot to Saute mode and cook bacon until crispy

Add onions, celery, and garlic

Saute until softened

Stir in potatoes, chicken broth, bay leaves, thyme, parsley, and black pepper

Seal Instant Pot, set to Soup mode, and cook for 5 minutes

Release pressure manually and open the Instant Pot

In a bowl, whisk together half-and-half and flour until smooth

Pour into the Instant Pot

Stir in fresh clams with their juices

Set Instant Pot to Saute mode and cook until thickened

Season with salt to taste

Discard bay leaves

Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley