Instant Pot Ham and Potato Chowder
This simple Instant Pot ham and potato chowder is a great way to use leftover ham and warm up on a cold winter evening.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Family Dinners
Keyword: chowder, instant pot, soup
Servings: 5 Servings
Calories: 610kcal
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 pound red potatoes cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 package frozen corn
- 8 ounces ham diced
Set Instant Pot to saute mode and add oil. When oil is heated, add onion and saute for 5 minutes.
Add garlic and continue sautéing for another 2 minutes.
Stir in cornstarch and saute until brown and bubbly, around 5 minutes.
Turn off Instant Pot and add chicken broth. Deglaze the pot by scraping the bottom of the pan with a spatula to remove stuck-on pieces of food.
Season with parsley, thyme, and black pepper.
Add heavy cream, potatoes, corn, and ham. Stir to combine.
Place lid on instant pot and seal vent. Set to pressure cook for 30 minutes.
When cook time is up, do a natural release and stir before serving.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 610kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 1037mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g