Pressure Cooker Clam Chowder Recipes

INSTANT POT CLAM CHOWDER

Steps:

• Place first 10 ingredients in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Drain and reserve liquid from clams; add the liquid to pressure cooker and set clams aside. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 15 minutes. Quick-release pressure., Select saute setting and adjust for low heat. Mix flour and cream until smooth; stir into soup. Cook and stir until slightly thickened, 6-8 minutes. Stir in clams; heat through. Serve with bacon and, if desired, crackers and fresh thyme.

EASY INSTANT POT® CLAM CHOWDER

Steps:

• Drain clam juice from 2 of the cans into a 2-cup measuring cup and fill with water to the 2-cup mark; set aside. Drain and discard clam juice from the remaining can.
• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add bacon and stir occasionally until fat has rendered and bacon is cooked, but not crispy, about 5 minutes. Add onion and butter. Cook, stirring and scraping the bottom of the pot to get up all of the brown bits, until onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Hit Cancel.
• Add potatoes and reserved clam juice-water mixture; stir. Close and lock the lid and seal the pressure valve. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 4 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Allow to rest for 3 minutes, then release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Carefully mash some or all of the potatoes as desired with a potato masher. Select Soup function. Stir in flour, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add evaporated milk and drained clams. Heat the soup without boiling, about 5 minutes. Add potato starch to thicken soup, if desired.

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER (PRESSURE COOKER)

Steps:

• Drain clams and reserve liquid. Measure clam liquid; add enough water to make 4 cups liquid and set aside.
• In the pressure cooker, brown diced bacon until golden. Remove bacon and set aside.
• Drain off all but 1/4 of the fat and saute onion for several minutes.
• Add potatoes, salt, pepper and reserved clam liquid (mixed with water) and bring to a boil.
• Seal, bring up to 15 lb. pressure, reduce heat to stabilize pressure and cook for 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat, depressurize and remove lid.
• Add half and half, milk, butter and clams; heat gently (but do not boil). Serve immediately.

PRESSURE-COOKER SONORAN CLAM CHOWDER

Steps:

• Select saute setting on a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Adjust for medium heat; add bacon. Cook until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings, reserving 2 tablespoons in pan. Add butter to drippings in pressure cooker. Cook and stir onion, red pepper and chiles until tender, 7-9 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Press cancel., Drain clams; pour juice into pressure cooker. Set clams aside. Stir in potatoes and stock. Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure-cook on high for 4 minutes. Allow pressure to release naturally for 4 minutes; quick-release any remaining pressure. Select sauté setting and adjust for low heat. Add clams, cream, taco seasoning and 1 tablespoon cilantro; simmer, uncovered, until mixture is heated through, 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Press cancel. Serve with bacon and remaining 1 tablespoon cilantro.

MY BEST CLAM CHOWDER

Steps:

• Drain juice from clams into a large skillet over the onions, celery, potatoes and carrots. Add water to cover, and cook over medium heat until tender.
• Meanwhile, in a large, heavy saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. Whisk in cream and stir constantly until thick and smooth. Stir in vegetables and clam juice. Heat through, but do not boil.
• Stir in clams just before serving. If they cook too much they get tough. When clams are heated through, stir in vinegar, and season with salt and pepper.

PRESSURE COOKER MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER

Steps:

• 1. I use my electric pressure cooker for this recipe: Preheat electric pressure cooker using the Brown setting.
• 2. Add olive oil and 1/2 stick of butter to begin melting.
• 3. Menwhile dice onion, celery & carrot and shred parsnip & zucchini add to pressure cooker. Let veggies cook until softened about 5-6 minutes.
• 4. Sprinkle with flour and cook for 2-3 minutes to cook off the flour taste. You will have a roux that is like thick paste clumps that starts to brown a bit.
• 5. Slowly add chardonnay wine or 8oz of stock (if you don't want to use wine) then wisk gently for 3 -4 minutes to bring to a simmer until creamy.
• 6. Add chicken stock, reserved clam juice, herbs, red pepper flake, worcestershire sauce, garlic and chopped up tomatoes with the liquid. The cooker will be quite full.
• 7. Seal the pressure cooker and put on high or 15 psi for 10 minutes. Mine takes about 10 minutes to come up to pressure then counts down another 10 minutes.
• 8. Do a quick release and carefully open your pressure cooker. Be very careful it will be hot and steamy. Give it a stir. Add baby clams that you reserved and stir the heat of the chowder will lightly cook the clams for 5-10 minutes.
• 9. This Manhattan Clam Chowder is done! To make it extra special I love adding 1 can of evaporatd milk. This makes for a rich creamy tomoto base that is to die for. Be sure to taste and season with salt and pepper to your liking.
• 10. My boys like this with a good ol grilled cheese on white bread for dunking. Funny but good.