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Instant Pot Chipotle Cheddar Corn Chowder.

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This Instant Pot Chipotle Cheddar Corn Chowder is a creamy, cheesy, smoky-sweet soup made with corn, potatoes, chipotle chilies, and sharp cheddar, finished with crispy bacon and fresh green onions. Cozy and hearty, it’s easy to make in the Instant Pot, slow cooker, or stovetop.

  • Author: Tina
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Instant Pot / Slow Cooker / Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

4 strips thick-cut bacon, diced

1/2 sweet onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced or grated

4 cups yellow corn kernels (about 4 ears)

1 russet potato, peeled and cubed

2 chipotle chilies in adobo, chopped

Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste

3 cups low-sodium chicken broth

2 cups whole milk

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1/3 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Chopped green onions, for serving

Instructions

  1. Instant Pot Method: Set to sauté, cook bacon until crisp. Remove, leaving 1 tbsp grease. Add onion, cook 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, corn, potatoes, chipotle, salt, pepper, and broth. Cook on high pressure 10 minutes. Release steam. Blend half the chowder until chunky smooth and return. Stir in milk, cheddar, and cilantro. Serve topped with bacon and green onions.
  2. Slow Cooker Method: Add onion, garlic, corn, potatoes, chipotle, salt, pepper, and broth to cooker. Cook on low 4–6 hours or high 2–3. Blend half the chowder, return, stir in milk and cheddar, heat until creamy. Cook bacon separately. Top chowder with bacon and green onions.
  3. Stovetop Method: Cook bacon in soup pot, remove, leaving 1 tbsp grease. Add onion, cook 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, corn, potatoes, chipotle, salt, pepper, and broth. Simmer 10–15 minutes until potatoes are tender. Blend half the chowder, return, stir in milk, cheese, and cilantro. Top with bacon and green onions.

Notes

  • Use frozen corn if fresh isn’t available.
  • Omit bacon and add smoked paprika for vegetarian.
  • Swap cheddar for pepper jack or gouda for variety.
  • Add heavy cream for extra richness.
  • Use grilled corn for a smoky-sweet summer twist.

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