- 4 cans chopped clams 6.5 oz cans)
- 1/2 lb bacon
- 1 yellow onion
- 4 tbsp arrowroot powder
- 8 medium-sized potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 3 cups water
- 1 1/2 tsp Himalayan or sea salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 cups half and half
Turn Instant Pot on to saute mode and cook bacon and onions until bacon has browned.
Add clams and potatoes to the mixture.
Add arrowroot powder and stir together.
Add water and seasonings. Mix well.
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.
Add half and half and turn on saute mode to heat through. Add additional salt and pepper as needed, to taste.
Stovetop Option
- In a large pot over medium heat, add bacon and cook until crispy.
- Add onions, clams, potatoes, salt, pepper and stir well.
- Mix arrowroot powder into the water, and stir together. Be sure all of the arrowroot powder is mixed in so there's no clumps. Pour into the pot.
- Add seasonings. Mix well.
- Let simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until done.
- Add half and half, and let simmer for about 5 minutes. Add additional salt and pepper as needed, to taste.
- Serve up in bowls, and add your favorite toppings.
Slow Cooker Option
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add bacon and cook until crispy. Remove from the pan.
- In a slow cooker, add bacon, clams and potatoes, salt and pepper, and stir well.
- Cook on low heat for 4-5 hours or high heat for 2-3 hours.
- When done, mix arrowroot powder into the water, and stir together. Be sure all of the arrowroot powder is mixed in so there's no clumps. Pour into the slow cooker. Stir well.
- Add half and half. Add additional salt and pepper as needed, to taste.
- Cook an additional 20-30 minutes on high heat.
- Serve up in bowls, and add your favorite toppings.
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 703mg | Potassium: 1113mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 439IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 7mg