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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
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Family Dinners
Keyword: chowder, instant pot, soup
Servings: 5 Servings
Calories: 610kcal

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.


Nutrition

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