Instant Pot Copycat Panera Corn Chowder – Easy Turkey Bacon Twist
A delicious and easy-to-make corn chowder that mimics the flavors of Panera’s recipe, featuring turkey bacon for a twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups potatoes, diced
- 1 cup cream
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- Add onion and garlic to the pot, cooking until softened.
- Stir in corn, potatoes, chicken broth, thyme, and paprika.
- Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
- Quick release the pressure and stir in cream.
- Serve topped with crumbled turkey bacon.
Notes
- For a thicker chowder, blend a portion of the soup before adding the cream.
- Feel free to add additional vegetables like bell peppers or carrots.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Instant Pot, Corn Chowder, Panera, Turkey Bacon, Easy Recipe