Easy Instant Pot Corn Chowder

Let us talk about warm and cozy a chunky soups like this Instant Pot Corn chowder. Best thing is that you can use either fresh corn just off the cob in the summer or frozen sweetcorn whenever. It all tastes so, so good.

I have given this sweet corn soup the orange veggie love treatment with the addition of some sweet potato. Bonus is the extra sweetness which will make you want to make this 135,000 times this year alone. Plus adding in smoked paprika – aka big dollops of smoky flavor. Need I say more?

Chowders and soups like this Instant Pot Clam Chowder are really easy and quick to make. During the summer, this translates into the fact that you spend less time cooking and more time having fun in the sun with family and friends.

In the winter, it means more time in front of the fire, in cosy socks and fluffy jumpers and blankets and huuuuuuuge warm mugs of soup. An all-weather kind of soup.

 Why You’ll Love It

• It is super affordable and is made entirely of everyday store cupboard staples.
• Immensely adaptable. There are virtually limitless ways you can adapt and vary the flavors to suit your tastes and mood.
• Double or triple the recipe to serve a crowd. This recipe makes 3 servings of sweet corn soup, but it can be easily doubled or tripled.
• Assemble ahead for a freezer-friendly meal.
• Great for potlucks, meal prep, lunch boxes, cozy dinners, winter picnics and more.

Tools Needed

• An awesome Instant Pot.
• The best Instant Pot accessories.
• A sharp knife.
• Cutting board.
• Handy measuring cups and spoons.
• A crockpot if you want to slow cook it.
• Best ever sea salt flakes.
• Meal prep containers for storing leftovers.

So, are you ready to learn how to make corn chowder instant pot? Gather up your ingredients and I will show you….

How To Make Instant Pot Corn Chowder

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

1. Add the vegetable broth into the Instant Pot Insert followed by the sweetcorn kernels, green onions, sweet potatoes, garlic puree, smoked paprika and salt.
2. Cover the Instant Pot and set the valve to seal, select the manual/pressure cook function at high pressure, and set the timer for 10 minutes.
3. When done do a QPR (quick pressure release) and let the chowder cool for a few mins, before transferring half into a blender and blending until smooth.
4. Return the blended corn chowder soup into the rest of the pot, season with salt and serve with toppings of your choice.

Make It On The Stove Top

1. Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Add sweet potato and cook for 5 mins.
2. Then in the garlic puree and smoked paprika and cook for 30 secs until fragrant.
3. Mix in the vegetable broth, bring to the boil and simmer for about 10 mins or until the sweet potato is tender.
4. Stir in the sweetcorn kernels and spring onions, bring to the boil and simmer for 2 mins.
5. Switch off the heat and mix in the milk.
6. Let the chowder cool for a few mins, before transferring half into a blender and blending until smooth.
7. Return the blended sweet corn soup into the pot, season with salt and serve with toppings of your choice.

 Make It In The Slow Cooker 

1. Add the vegetable broth into the slow cooker insert followed by the sweetcorn kernels, green onions, sweet potatoes, garlic puree, smoked paprika and salt and mix.
2. Cover and cook for 3-4 hrs on high and 5-6 hrs on low.
3. Let the chowder cool for a few mins, before transferring half into a blender and blending until smooth.
4. Return the blended sweet corn soup into the rest of the soup, season with salt and serve with toppings of your choice.

Pro Recipe Tips

• Fresh sweet corn tastes sooo good in this, but defrosted frozen sweetcorn kernels will work too.
• If not vegetarian you can use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth.
• Adaptable. You can use other plant-based milks. If not vegan then use regular milk instead in the recipe.

And more tips….

• For a thinner soup add an extra 1/2 – 1 cup of broth.
• For a richer soup use heavy plant cream instead of plant-based milk.
• Cook time does not include time for the Instant Pot to come up to pressure, or for the pressure to release.

Delicious Variations

• Swap the veggies – feel free to use regular potatoes and add in some cauliflower instead.
• Swap the broth – you can use Chicken broth or beef broth instead if not vegan.
• Add in meat – You can add in some chicken breast or turkey.
• Add extra heat – a dash of hot sauce, chipotle, red pepper flakes or cayenne will add that little extra heat if you prefer.

 Topping Ideas

As mentioned earlier, one of my favorite things about this pressure cooker corn chowder soup recipe is how versatile it is. Not only can you make this soup with all sorts of different combinations of spices, but you can also garnish it with an unlimited array of toppings.

Following are some of the tried and true toppings options that I love. But I encourage you to experiment and come up with your own favorites as well!

• chargrilled sweetcorn
• mild crunchy chili sauce
• jalapeno slices
• green onions
• chives
• shredded cheese

Storage

• Refrigerate – This can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
•  Freezing – Let the chili cool down then transfer into these very handy Ziploc freezer bags. Squeeze out all the extra air and seal the bags. Label the bags and then lay them flat in the freezer. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
• To thaw – remove from the freezer the night before needed and let it thaw in the fridge.

FAQs

What Type Of Corn Do You Need

Fresh sweet corn tastes sooo good in this, but defrosted frozen sweetcorn kernels will work too. Using frozen kernels means you can make this all year round and it can work out more budget friendly too.

Corn Chowder With Bacon

Except when it’s a bowl of corn chowder with bacon is a very good thing. You can start with store-bought cooked bacon bits if you want life to be that little bit easier.

However, feel free to grab your favorite bacon out of the freezer and fry it up yourself. Either way, it will be utterly delicious!

More Soup Recipes

If you love making soup as much as I do, check out these other delicious soup recipes:

• Instant Pot Pumpkin Soup.
• Dump And Start Instant Pot Carrot Soup.
• Vietnamese Pho Vegetable Soup
• Jamaican Vegetable Soup
• Or the whole list of Instant Pot Soup Recipes.

More Sweet Corn Recipes

Craving a few more sweetcorn recipes like this sweet corn soup? Try these:

• Scalloped corn.
• Corn Pudding Casserole.
• Sweetcorn Jollof Rice – West African Flavours {GF}

Weight Watchers Points

There are 2 Blue plan SmartPoints in a serving of Pressure Cooker Corn Chowder.

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Originally published July 2019.

Instant Pot Corn Chowder Recipe