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How to Make Instant Pot® Corn Chowder - A Step-by-Step Guide

Instant Pot® is a multi-functional kitchen appliance that has taken the cooking world by storm. It's a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, sauté pan, and even a yogurt maker all in one. One of the most popular things to make in an Instant Pot® is soup, and corn chowder is a classic comfort food that is perfect for the cooler months.

This Instant Pot® corn chowder recipe is a hearty and satisfying dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. It's full of sweet corn, tender...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups fresh corn kernels
  • 4 cups peeled and diced potatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • ½ teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add butter and melt. Stir in onion and garlic; cook until onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Turn off Saute function.
  • Add corn, potatoes, vegetable broth, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper to the pot; stir to combine. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 15 minutes. Release any remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove 1 cup of potatoes and corn to a bowl. Mash with a fork and return to the pot.
  • Select Saute function again and pour in heavy cream. Cook until soup has thickened to desired consistency.

    • Nutrition

    278 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 48mg
    • Sodium: 570mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 49mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 591mg

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    Soup recipes
    Vegetarian recipes
    American recipes
    Pressure cooker recipes
    Instant pot recipes