Pressure Cooker Clam Chowder Recipes

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.

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.

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.

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.