Instant Pot Clam Chowder (Gluten-Free)

Craving clam chowder? Make this homemade Instant Pot Clam Chowder in just 30 minutes. It’s hearty, delicious and the perfect comfort food. Made with real food ingredients and gluten free.

Want some hearty comfort food for dinner? Enjoy this homemade Instant Pot Clam Chowder. It just about the same time it takes to open up a can of clam chowder and heat it up, you can make your own from scratch in the Instant Pot.

The prep work is really minimal – just about 5 minutes – and you can let the Instant Pot do all the work while you help the kids with homework or do other things. It’s the easy button for dinner.

How to Make This Instant Pot Clam Chowder – Step by Step

1. Turn Instant Pot on to saute mode and cook bacon and onions until bacon has browned.

2. Add in clams and potatoes and stir together. 

3. Add arrowroot powder (or cornstarch) and stir together. 

4. Add water and seasonings, stirring to mix. 

5. Put the lid on the Instant Pot and turn pressure valve to sealing. Set for a manual-high time of 3 minutes. Allow for a quick pressure release when the time has completed.

6. Add half and half and turn on saute mode to heat through. Add additional salt and pepper as needed, to taste. 

What to Eat with This Instant Pot Clam Chowder

This comforting Instant Pot Clam Chowder is a meal in itself, but a nice side dish is always welcome. You can go simple and classic with some crusty bread (gluten free) and top with crispy bacon.

Here are some other ideas for delicious sides:

• Corn on the cob
• Caesar salad or warm spinach salad
• Baked potatoes

What’s The Difference Between Soup and Chowder?

Bisques and chowders are simply two types of thick soup; bisque is generally smooth while chowder is chunky. Both have a long history with seafood—the word chowder comes from the French word for the cauldron in which fishermen made their stew—but both words are used often used to describe non-seafood dishes as well.

Can You Freeze This Instant Pot Clam Chowder?

Properly stored, cooked clam chowder will last for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. To further extend the shelf life of cooked clam chowder, freeze it; freeze in covered airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags. To prevent cream-based clam chowders from curdling once thawed, stir well when reheating the chowder.

Top Tips For Instant Pot Clam Chowder

• Use saute mode to cook your bacon and onions first in the pot.
• Remember to delay the dairy! Milk, cream and cheeses don’t do well in the super-heated environment that is inside your pressure cooker – they can scorch or curdle. Wait until after pressure cooking is finished to add them.
• Remember to season and mix well.
• Serve with crusty bread, oyster crackers or even a nice fresh side salad.

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