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Instant Pot Clam Chowder in a blue bowl

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.
5 from 10 votes
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: clam chowder
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Time to pressure: 12 minutes
Total Time: 29 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 420kcal
Author: Don't Mess With Mama

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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

    bacon and onions cooking in a pot
  • Add clams and potatoes to the mixture.
    clams and potatoes in a pot
  • Add arrowroot powder and stir together.
    potatoes, clams, arrowroot and cornstarch in a pot
  • Add water and seasonings. Mix well.
    a pot with water, clams and potatoes
  • 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.
    pouring half and half into clam chowder

Notes

Stovetop Option
  1. In a large pot over medium heat, add bacon and cook until crispy.
  2. Add onions, clams, potatoes, salt, pepper and stir well.
  3. 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.
  4. Add seasonings. Mix well.
  5. Let simmer for 5-10 minutes, or until done.
  6. Add half and half, and let simmer for about 5 minutes. Add additional salt and pepper as needed, to taste.
  7. Serve up in bowls, and add your favorite toppings.
Slow Cooker Option
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add bacon and cook until crispy. Remove from the pan.
  2. In a slow cooker, add bacon, clams and potatoes, salt and pepper, and stir well.
  3. Cook on low heat for 4-5 hours or high heat for 2-3 hours.
  4. 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.
  5. Add half and half. Add additional salt and pepper as needed, to taste.
  6. Cook an additional 20-30 minutes on high heat.
  7. Serve up in bowls, and add your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

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