Dairy Free Instant Pot Corn Chowder

Total time40 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time25 min

Sweet corn and tender Yukon Gold potatoes simmer together in the Instant Pot with smoky paprika, thyme, and a good base of sautéed onion, celery, and garlic, building deep flavor in a fraction of the usual time. A quick partial blend with an immersion stick is the real trick here — it thickens the broth into something velvety while still leaving plenty of hearty potato and corn chunks intact. Crisp bacon gets rendered right in the pot and ladled over the top for a smoky, savory finish that plays beautifully against the sweetness of the corn. Fresh chives add a bright, herby snap to finish each bowl. It's the kind of chowder that tastes like it simmered on the stove all day, even though it comes together entirely under pressure. This one's a comforting, cold-weather staple that fits neatly into a dairy free rotation.

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Ingredients

6 servings

4 strips bacon, cut into ½-inch pieces
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 lb yukon gold potatoes, cut into ½-inch cubes
4 cups frozen or fresh corn kernels (from about 4 ears)
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp dried thyme
½ tsp salt, plus more to taste
¼ tsp black pepper, plus more to taste
1 cup heavy cream
Chef's tip
Use unsweetened dairy-free heavy cream in cooked sauces, soups, and ganache. For whipped uses, choose a product labeled whippable.
2 tbsp unsalted butter
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.

For serving

2 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced (optional)
shredded cheddar cheese, for serving (optional)
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Instructions

1
Set the Instant Pot to Sauté (Normal). Add the bacon pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, until the fat has rendered and the bacon is crisp, about 5–6 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate, leaving the drippings in the pot.
2
Add the onion and celery to the drippings and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

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