Enjoy a creamy and smoky corn chowder with a hint of chipotle, made easily in your Instant Pot. This recipe brings a delightful kick to a comforting classic.
Author:Chloe Thompson
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:25 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Category:Soup
Method:Instant Pot
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chilies, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional garnishes: chopped cilantro, sour cream, extra cheese
Instructions
Set your Instant Pot to the ‘Sauté’ function. Add the olive oil.
Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
Add the diced green chilies and drained corn to the pot.
Pour in the chicken broth.
Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ on high pressure for 5 minutes.
Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then carefully perform a quick release for any remaining pressure.
Stir in the milk and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and the chowder is creamy.
Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
Serve hot, garnished with cilantro, sour cream, or extra cheese if desired.
Notes
For a spicier chowder, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a diced jalapeño with the onions.
You can use frozen corn if fresh corn is not available.
Adjust the amount of chipotle seasoning to your preference.