Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 lb bacon
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
  • 2 (6.5 oz) cans minced clams with juice
  • 3 celery ribs, diced
  • 3 cups half and half
  • 2 Tbsp melted butter
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • Salt and pepper

Instruction

  • Cook bacon and reserve 1 Tbsp of fat. Crumble bacon and set aside. I cook mine in the oven.
  • Turn your Instant Pot on to saute setting. Add in the served bacon fat and onion. Saute for about 3-4 minutes, until onions soften.
  • Add in the water, potatoes, clams with the juice, and celery. Put on the lid and make sure valve is set to sealing. Set on manual for 4 minutes. Allow pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes and then manually vent. Remove the lid.
  • Warm the half and half in the microwave or on the stove. Stir in the melted butter and then slowly whisk in the flour a tablespoon at a time. It should be lump free.
  • Add the half and half mixture into the Instant Pot and then turn to saute. Stir constantly for about 3 minutes until thicken. Turn off, stir in bacon. Season with salt and pepper and serve. Serves 4-5.