EASY INSTANT POT® CORN CHOWDER

Easy Instant Pot® Corn Chowder image

This corn chowder cooks in an Instant Pot® in under 15 minutes. Starting the pot on Saute mode ensures it will come to pressure faster.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Chowders Corn Chowder Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups frozen corn
2 cups chicken broth
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
½ cup instant potato flakes
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon dried chives
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add onion and butter to the hot pot; cook and stir until onion is lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add corn and chicken broth. Turn off Saute function.
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Carefully remove lid and add evaporated milk, potato flakes, thyme, garlic, chives, salt, and pepper; stir to combine. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 38.1 mg, Fat 11 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 10.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 751.2 mg, Sugar 14.2 g