Steve's Cookbook

Corn Chowder - Instant Pot

Super delicious corn chowder.
 
4 slices Bacon, diced
1 medium Onion
3 cloves Garlic, minced
4 Potatoes, chopped (gold, butter, red, russet)
16 oz Corn Kernels (frozen is okay)
4 cups Stock, Chicken or Vegetable
1 tsp Herbs, dried (Thyme, Basil, Oregano, Italian Seasoning)
1 dash Chipotle Chili Powder or Cayenne Pepper - 1 dash is for flavor, add more for spice
1 dash Salt and Pepper (to taste)
3/4 cup Heavy Cream
3 Tblspn Flour
 
 Directions:

Saute Bacon on high until crisp, about 6 minutes, drain bacon on paper towel.

Add garlic and onion, cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Add in bacon, potatoes, corn, stock, herbs, chilil powder and salt/pepper. Pressure cook on high for 10 minutes with quick release.

Mix Cream and Flour. Continue cooking chowder set to saute on high. When boiling add cream mixture and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.

 
 Notes:

Add chopped chicken when cooking garlic/onion if desired, deglaze the pot to avoid burn

Top with cheese, chives, parsley, etc