Easy Instant Pot Salmon Chowder

Instant pot smoked salmon chowder in a white bowl with a white spoon lifting up a spoonful of creamy chowder.

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This easy Instant Pot Salmon Chowder is a creamy, flavor-packed soup your whole family will love. This one-pot meal is the perfect blend of salmon, veggies, and a rich, creamy broth, all brought together with the magic of an Instant Pot.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 397kcal

Author: Jeri Walker

Equipment

Instant Pot (Pressure Cooker)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1 cup carrots diced
1 cup celery
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups potatoes diced
½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon dried dill
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 pound leftover salmon, skinless cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup canned corn drained
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

Saute Vegetables: Add olive oil to the Instant Pot and set to the 'Saute' mode. Add garlic, carrots, and celery. Saute for about 3 minutes until the onions are translucent.
Deglaze the Pot: Add the chicken broth to the pot, scraping off any bits from the bottom of the pot.
Add the Remaining Ingredients: Add potatoes, thyme, dill, salt, and pepper. Give it a good stir, close the lid, and set the valve to 'Sealing.' Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
Quick Release: Once the cooking time is up, do a quick release of pressure and remove the lid.
Add Salmon and Corn: Add the salmon and corn. Make a slurry by mixing the cornstarch with the cream and add it to the pot. Stir everything well. Close the lid and let it sit for 5 minutes. The residual heat will heat the ingredients and thicken the soup.
Serve: Ladle the chowder into bowls and garnish with fresh dill or parsley.

Notes

Leftover smoked salmon will give you the best flavor.
Have the corn, salmon, and cornstarch slurry ready when you lift the lid. You don't want to lose too much heat! Add the ingredients and secure the lid as quickly as you can to trap the heat.

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