Everyone is going to love this quick and easy, Instapot Corn Chowder Recipe! It is hearty, super yummy, and so creamy!
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 15 minutesminutes
Total Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 4servings
Author Beth Gorden
Ingredients
6slicesbacon
4clovesgarlic, minced
1largeonion, diced
3mediumpotatoes, chopped
16ozfrozen corn kernels
4ozjar pimientos, drained
4cupsvegetable stock
1teaspoonthyme, dried
dashsalt & pepper
1cupheavy cream
3tablespoonsflour
1cupwhite cheddar, grated
2tablespoonschives, chopped
Instructions
Set instapot to high saute. Add cut up raw bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 5 minutes. Pull out bacon only and put on a paper towel-lined plate. Add garlic and onion to instapot with bacon grease in it. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions have become translucent, about 2-3 minutes.Stir in potatoes, corn, pimiento, vegetable stock, thyme and salt and pepper, to taste. Select manual setting; adjust pressure to high, and set time for 10 minutes. When finished cooking, quick-release pressure according to manufacturer’s directions.Select high sauté setting and sprinkle in flour and stir for 1 minute. Pour in heavy cream and stir frequently until slightly thickened, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in cheese and serve immediately, garnished with bacon and chives, if desired.