{"id":40429,"date":"2021-03-11T22:58:47","date_gmt":"2021-03-12T05:58:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/?p=40429"},"modified":"2021-10-04T08:24:26","modified_gmt":"2021-10-04T14:24:26","slug":"lighter-instant-pot-clam-chowder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pressurecookingtoday.com\/lighter-instant-pot-clam-chowder\/","title":{"rendered":"Lighter Instant Pot Clam Chowder"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Lighter Instant Pot Clam Chowder<\/strong> is a fresh and filling version of the creamy soup you love, with a herb-flavored clear<\/em><\/em> broth, crunchy celery, and tender potatoes. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I first started making clam chowder in my Instant Pot when developing recipes for the Electric Pressure Cooking Cookbook<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This version is a lighter, refreshing take on traditional New England clam chowder. It has a delicate clear broth, fresh herbs and vegetables, and plenty of meaty clams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s great on its own with oyster crackers and bread, and it would also make a great side dish for a lighter spring or summer meal. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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How to Make Lighter Clam Chowder in the Instant Pot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This chicken broth recipe will work in any brand of electric pressure cooker, including the Instant Pot<\/a>, Ninja Foodi<\/a>, or Power Pressure Cooker XL<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first step to making this light and flavorful clam chowder is to saut\u00e9 onion, garlic, and celery in a bit of butter. The butter both adds flavor and helps prevent excessive foaming when you\u2019re pressure cooking. This is especially important at higher altitudes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can substitute the butter with olive oil if you prefer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I make this chowder with low-sodium chicken broth. If you have the time, making your own stock<\/a> is easy with an Instant Pot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You could also use homemade (or store-bought) seafood stock or vegetable broth if you prefer. If you’re using store-bought broth, I always recommend buying low-sodium so you can control the saltiness of your dish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Can I Double or Halve the Recipe?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can double the recipe, though we recommend using an 8-quart pressure cooker to ensure there\u2019s enough space. You can easily halve the recipe without any changes to the cooking steps or times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What to Serve with Instant Pot Clam Chowder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can serve this chowder as a first course, a side dish, or an entree for a light lunch or dinner. On the side, I like to serve cornbread made in the Instant Pot<\/a> or in the oven using our cheesy recipe from Barbara Bakes<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other great side dishes to pair with light clam chowder include Instant Pot corn on the cob<\/a> and everyone\u2019s favorite fluffy dinner rolls<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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More Instant Pot Chowder Recipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are some of our other favorite chowder recipes to make in an Instant Pot \/ electric pressure cooker:<\/p>\n\n\n\n