Pressure Cooked Clam Chowder
Dive into comfort with this pressure cooked clam chowder, a quick and delectable dish bursting with the flavors of fresh clams, creamy potatoes, and smoky bacon. Perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings, this chowder offers a gourmet experience in just minutes. Whip it up effortlessly in your pressure cooker for a satisfying meal that warms the soul.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs fresh clams (littlenecks or cherrystones)
- 4 strips bacon
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Set the pressure cooker to sauté mode and cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- Add chopped onion and celery to the pot; sauté for about 5 minutes until soft.
- Stir in diced potatoes and thyme, then add chicken broth while scraping the pot's bottom.
- Secure the lid and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. Allow natural steam release.
- Open the lid, stir in heavy cream, and garnish with crumbled bacon before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg