Imagine a bowl of pure comfort that's ready in just 30 minutes - creamy, rich, and packed with crispy bacon that'll make your taste buds dance! This Instant Pot Corn Chowder isn't just another soup; it's a game-changing recipe that transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-worthy meal that'll have your family begging for seconds. Whether you're a busy home cook or a comfort food enthusiast, this recipe is about to become your new obsession.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- Bacon, chopped
- Onion, chopped
- Garlic, minced
- Potatoes, diced
- Corn, fresh or frozen
- Chicken broth
- Heavy cream
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Begin by preparing all your ingredients. Chop the bacon into small pieces, dice the potatoes, and chop the onion. Mince the garlic and measure out the corn, chicken broth, heavy cream, salt, and pepper.
- Set your Instant Pot to the 'Sauté' mode. Once it’s hot, add the chopped bacon to the pot. Cook the bacon until it is crispy, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
- Once the bacon is crispy, add the chopped onion to the pot. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent. Then, add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional 1 minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Add the diced potatoes and corn to the pot, mixing them with the bacon and onion mixture. Pour in the chicken broth, ensuring that the ingredients are well combined.
- Close the lid of the Instant Pot and set the valve to the sealing position. Select the 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' setting and set the timer for 8 minutes.
- Once the cooking time is complete, carefully perform a quick release of the pressure by turning the valve to the venting position. Once the pressure has fully released and the float valve has dropped, open the lid of the Instant Pot.
- Stir in the heavy cream, and season the chowder with salt and pepper to taste. If you prefer a thicker chowder, you can use a potato masher to mash some of the potatoes directly in the pot.
- Serve the creamy corn chowder hot, garnished with additional crispy bacon bits if desired. Enjoy your delicious Instant Pot Creamy Corn Chowder with Bacon!
Tips
- Use fresh corn when in season for the most vibrant flavor, but frozen corn works perfectly too - no judgment here!
- For extra creaminess, reserve some bacon fat after cooking and stir it into the chowder.
- Don't skip the quick release method on your Instant Pot - it helps prevent overcooking the potatoes.
- Want to make it even heartier? Add some diced chicken or swap chicken broth for vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- The chowder can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days, and the flavors actually improve overnight.
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream, though it won't be quite as rich.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 380kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 15g
Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Cholesterol: 55mg
