Low-Carb Instant Pot Clam Chowder

This Instant Pot Keto Clam Chowder is just like your favorite complete with a stellar potato substitute - turnips!

Turnips are low-carb but still provide the starchy flavor that potatoes usually add to clam chowder. The broth is rich, creamy, and boasts that briny flavor we all love so much.

Preparation time

Hands-on:    10 minutes
Overall:     20 minutes

Nutritional values (per serving, 1 1/4 cup/ 300 ml)

Total Carbs	9.8	grams
Fiber	1.8	grams
Net Carbs	8	grams
Protein	15	grams
Fat	36.1	grams
of which Saturated	21.1	grams
Energy	429	kcal
Magnesium	28	mg (7% RDA)
Potassium	310	mg (16% EMR)

Macronutrient ratio: Calories from carbs (8%), protein (14%), fat (78%)

Ingredients (makes 6 servings)

• 4 slices bacon, chopped (120 g/ 4.2 oz)
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter (57 g/ 2 oz)
• 1 white onion, diced (100 g/ 3.5 oz)
• 2 stalks celery, diced (114 g/ 4 oz)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups diced turnips (375 g/ 13 oz)
• 1 tsp sea salt
• few sprigs fresh thyme
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• Optional: 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 (10 oz) cans boiled baby clams, juice reserved (566 g)
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream (360 ml/ 12 fl oz)

Note: Every 10 oz (283 g) can of clams contains 5 oz (142 g) clams and clam juice.

Instructions

1. Press the Sauté button on the Instant Pot and sauté the bacon for 4-5 minutes until almost crisp. Stir in the butter.
2. Add onion, celery, garlic, and spices. Sauté another 3 minutes until soft and fragrant.
3. Add in the turnips and clam juice (all of the reserved clam juice + water to equal 2 cups). Place the lid on the Instant Pot and make sure the knob is in the sealing position. Press Cancel, then Manual and set to high pressure for 6 minutes.
4. Once the Instant Pot has ran out of time, manual release the steam and stir in the clams and cream. Press Cancel then Sauté.
5. Using a potato masher mash about half of the turnips to create a thicker soup. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
6. Garnish with thyme and serve. . To store, let it cool down and refrigerate leftovers in a covered glass container or jar for up to 3 days.

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