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Creamy Instant Pot Corn Chowder

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A quick and comforting creamy corn chowder made in the Instant Pot with crispy bacon, fresh corn, and potatoes, ready in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 3 cups fresh corn kernels (about 4 ears) or thawed frozen corn
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk (or oat/almond milk for dairy-free)
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or cornstarch for gluten-free)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped (optional)
  • Chives or green onions for garnish

Instructions

  1. Set Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode and cook bacon slices until crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Remove bacon and drain on paper towels. Leave about 1 tablespoon bacon fat in the pot.
  2. Add 3 tablespoons unsalted butter to the bacon fat. Once melted, add chopped onion and cook 3-4 minutes until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook 30 seconds without burning.
  3. Add diced potatoes and corn kernels to the pot. Stir to coat with butter and aromatics.
  4. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons flour evenly over the vegetables, stirring constantly. Cook for 2 minutes to remove raw flour taste.
  5. Slowly pour in 4 cups broth while stirring to deglaze the pot and release brown bits. Add fresh thyme if using.
  6. Seal Instant Pot lid and set to ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ on high for 8 minutes. Let pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick release remaining pressure.
  7. Remove about 2 cups of chowder and blend until smooth using an immersion or regular blender. Stir blended mixture back into the pot to thicken chowder.
  8. Stir in 1 cup milk, season with salt and pepper to taste. Warm on ‘Sauté’ mode for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  9. Serve topped with crumbled crispy bacon and garnish with chopped chives or green onions.

Notes

Be cautious when blending hot liquids; vent blender lid slightly and blend in batches to avoid splatters. Use thick-cut bacon for best crispiness. Adjust seasoning after pressure cooking to avoid over-salting. For dairy-free, substitute milk and butter with coconut milk and olive oil, and use cornstarch instead of flour.

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Keywords: corn chowder, instant pot, creamy soup, bacon, comfort food, quick dinner, easy recipe

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