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By simplyhappyfoodie.com
Instant Pot Clam Chowder
Instructions
Prep:13minCook:17min
Instant Pot Clam Chowder is a classic New England style clam chowder. It is tasty, comforting and warming on these wintry days, and it’s easy to make in your electric pressure cooker!
Updated at: Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:07:55 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
71
High
Glycemic Load
23
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories537.9 kcal (27%)
Total Fat30 g (43%)
Carbs31.2 g (12%)
Sugars5.8 g (6%)
Protein34.7 g (69%)
Sodium1108.5 mg (55%)
Fiber3.8 g (13%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
![(3) 6.5 oz cans Chopped Clams* ((reserve the clam juice))](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1568110377/custom_upload/cecbb43470c46d1a15cfa55d29b2059b.jpg)
3 x 6.5 ozcans chopped clams
reserve the clam juice
![Water or a small bottle of clam juice. ((to add to clam juice))](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764503/graph/fooddb/948118c5009748cca5f232ad8df3b3a5.jpg)
Water
or a small bottle of clam juice, to add to clam juice
![5 slices Bacon, (chopped)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312217/custom_upload/0e929564bd146e12cb10f1db4d9e18b4.jpg)
5slices bacon
chopped
![3 Tbsp Butter](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764614/graph/fooddb/dc62ec09ec93bf4710f1c4fbba9020cf.jpg)
3 Tbspbutter
![1 Onion, (diced)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764494/graph/fooddb/d5bd477463b289845a984f7792ed6d70.jpg)
1onion
diced
![2 stalks Celery, (diced)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764477/graph/fooddb/f28d4ea25b981c80a67883a24f6f3183.jpg)
2stalks celery
diced
![2 sprigs Fresh Thyme ((or 1/4 tsp dried))](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312235/custom_upload/e95b055e3022b2691735491bd32514b2.jpg)
2 sprigsfresh thyme
or 1/4 tsp dried
![2 cloves Garlic, (pressed or finely minced)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764463/graph/fooddb/fb90ea8fbd3e81005fc22ada2c8ddd1f.jpg)
2 clovesgarlic
pressed or finely minced
![1 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt ((3/4 tsp table salt) or to taste)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764757/graph/fooddb/9c6c980ec7ac8598540dbdb2c4bf00bd.jpg)
1 ¼ tspkosher salt
table salt, or to taste
![1/4 tsp Pepper](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764843/graph/fooddb/50e15d7f550e17e36816598ba5504cca.jpg)
¼ tsppepper
![1 1/2 lbs Potatoes, (4 cups diced (I use gold potatoes and don't peel them. If you use russets, you may want to peel them.))](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764691/graph/fooddb/51be8e283b22f85c042aee5bdda68c12.jpg)
1.5 lbsPotatoes
diced, I use gold potatoes and don't peel them, If you use russets, you may want to peel them
![1/2 tsp Sugar ((optional))](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764474/graph/fooddb/8ab54da1c6a383089a141abae748db2d.jpg)
½ tspSugar
optional
![1 1/3 cups Half and Half](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764922/graph/fooddb/e212f63c03161abbf2150e11f7cfd501.jpg)
1 ⅓ cupshalf and half
![1 1/2 Tbsp Potato or Corn Starch ((optional, for thickening))](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764691/graph/fooddb/51be8e283b22f85c042aee5bdda68c12.jpg)
1.5 TbspPotato
or Corn Starch, optional, for thickening
![Chopped Chives, (for garnish)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764884/graph/fooddb/15dffa7677752ea43970d5f149adea2c.jpg)
Chives
Chopped, for garnish
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