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3 February, 2019 by Ruthy Kirwan

Instant Pot Potato Chowder with Corn and Sausage

Creamy potatoes, spicy sausage, and sweet pops of corn make this easy Instant Pot chowder a great meal prep for weeknights!

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Creamy potatoes, spicy sausage, and sweet pops of corn make this easy Instant Pot potato chowder a great meal prep for weeknights!
Creamy potatoes, spicy sausage, and sweet pops of corn make this easy Instant Pot potato chowder a great meal prep for weeknights!
Creamy potatoes, spicy sausage, and sweet pops of corn make this easy Instant Pot potato chowder a great meal prep for weeknights!
Creamy potatoes, spicy sausage, and sweet pops of corn make this easy Instant Pot potato chowder a great meal prep for weeknights!
Creamy potatoes, spicy sausage, and sweet pops of corn make this easy Instant Pot potato chowder a great meal prep for weeknights!

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Creamy potatoes, spicy sausage, and sweet pops of corn make this easy Instant Pot potato chowder a great meal prep for weeknights!

Instant Pot Potato Chowder with Corn and Sausage

Ruthy Kirwan
Creamy potatoes, spicy sausage, and sweet pops of corn make this easy Instant Pot potato chowder a great meal prep for weeknights!
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 4 hrs
Total Time 4 hrs 10 mins
Course Dinner, Make-Ahead or Freezer Meals, Soup
Servings 4

Equipment

  • 1 Instant Pot
  • 1 7 QT Slow Cooker
  • 1 6 QT Pot with Lid

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 6-8 red potatoes sliced in 1” cubes (about 2 lbs)
  • 2 cups corn kernels frozen, canned, or fresh
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth use concentrate if prepping for later
  • ⅛ teaspoons salt
  • 1 lb sweet Italian sausage
  • 2 ⅔ tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ cup half and half
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions
 

Prep Ahead:

  • Chop the potatoes and onions and add to a large resealable bag or container, along with the corn, broth concentrate, salt, and sausage.
  • Shred the cheese, if needed, and store in a separate bag or container.

Prepare From Prepped:

    Instant Pot Instructions:

    • Add the bag of vegetables and broth to the Instant Pot. Secure the lid and set to High Pressure, 20 minutes, with quick pressure release.
    • After the soup has cooked, remove 2-3 tablespoons of liquid and combine in a small bowl with cornstarch, stirring to make a smooth slurry.
    • Add the slurry back into the pot, then stir in the half and half.
    • Serve the soup with shredded cheese on top, if desired.

    Slow Cooker Instructions:

    • Add the bag of vegetables and broth to the slow cooker and secure the lid.
    • Cook on low for 4 hours, high for 2 hours, until the potatoes are soft and falling apart and the sausage is cooked all the way through.
    • remove 2-3 tablespoons of liquid and combine in a small bowl with cornstarch, stirring to make a smooth slurry.
    • Add the slurry back into the pot, then stir in the half and half.
    • Serve the soup with shredded cheese on top, if desired.

    Stovetop Instructions (cornstarch not needed here)

    • Add the contents of the bag of vegetables and sausage, including broth, to a pan over medium heat.
    • Bring the contents of the pot to a rolling simmer.
    • Lower the heat and cook, 40-50 minutes, until the potatoes are cooked all the way through and starting to fall apart, and the sausage is cooked through.
    • Stir in the half and half and heat through.
    • Serve the soup with cheese on top, if desired.

    Make From Fresh:

      Instant Pot Instructions:

      • Add all the ingredients to the Instant Pot except for the cornstarch and half and half. Secure the lid and set to High Pressure, 20 minutes, with quick pressure release.
      • After the soup has cooked, remove 2-3 tablespoons of liquid and combine in a small bowl with cornstarch, stirring to make a smooth slurry.
      • Add the slurry back into the pot, then stir in the half and half.
      • Serve the soup with shredded cheese on top, if desired.

      Slow Cooker Instructions:

      • Add all the ingredients except for the cornstarch and the half and half, and secure the lid. Cook on low for 4 hours, high for 2 hours, until the potatoes are soft and falling apart and the sausage is cooked all the way through.
      • remove 2-3 tablespoons of liquid and combine in a small bowl with cornstarch, stirring to make a smooth slurry.
      • Add the slurry back into the pot, then stir in the half and half.
      • Serve the soup with shredded cheese on top, if desired.

      Stovetop Instructions (cornstarch not needed here)

      • Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over low heat until shimmering, and then add the onions and cook until starting to soften, about 3-5 minutes.
      • Add the chopped potatoes, corn, broth, and salt and bring to a rolling simmer.
      • Turn the heat to low and cook, 40-50 minutes, until the potatoes are cooked all the way through and starting to fall apart, and the sausage is cooked through.
      • Stir in the half and half and heat through.
      • Serve the soup with cheese on top, if desired.
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      Category: Dinner, Pork, Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, Soups and Stews, Under 30 MinutesCooking Type: Pressure Cooker, Slow Cooker, StovetopMain Ingredient: Pork, Vegetarian or VeganMeal Type: Dinner, Soups and Stews

      About Ruthy Kirwan

      Ruthy Kirwan is a recipe tester and developer living in NYC with her two small kids and hard-working husband. She created Percolate Kitchen in 2016 to help busy people get their act together in the kitchen. Learn more at percolatekitchen.com/about

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