Ingredients for - Instant Pot Clam Chowder

1. 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 5 cups)
2. 1 medium onion, chopped
3. 2 celery ribs, chopped
4. 2 medium carrots, chopped
5. 4 garlic cloves, minced
6. 1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice
7. 1 cup chicken broth
8. 1 teaspoon dried thyme
9. 1 teaspoon salt
10. 1/2 teaspoon pepper
11. 2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams, undrained
12. 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
13. 1 cup heavy whipping cream
14. 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
15. Optional: Oyster crackers and fresh thyme

How to cook deliciously - Instant Pot Clam Chowder

1 . Stage

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.

2 . Stage

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.