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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.
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Serving size 1 1/4 cup/ 300 ml
Nutritional values (per 1 1/4 cup/ 300 ml)
Net carbs8 grams
Protein15 grams
Fat36.1 grams
Calories429 kcal
Calories from carbs 8%, protein 14%, fat 78%
Total carbs9.8 gramsFiber1.8 gramsSugars4.9 gramsSaturated fat21.1 gramsSodium1,233 mg(54% RDA)Magnesium28 mg(7% RDA)Potassium310 mg(15% EMR)
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
- Press the Sauté button on the Instant Pot and sauté the bacon for 4-5 minutes until almost crisp. Stir in the butter.
- Add onion, celery, garlic, and spices. Sauté another 3 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- 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.
- Once the Instant Pot has ran out of time, manual release the steam and stir in the clams and cream. Press Cancel then Sauté.
- Using a potato masher mash about half of the turnips to create a thicker soup. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- 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.
Instant Pot Clam Chowder
Step by Step
Ingredients
- 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)
Instructions
- Press the Sauté button on the Instant Pot and sauté the bacon for 4-5 minutes until almost crisp. Stir in the butter.
- Add onion, celery, garlic, and spices. Sauté another 3 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- 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.
- Once the Instant Pot has ran out of time, manual release the steam and stir in the clams and cream. Press Cancel then Sauté.
- Using a potato masher mash about half of the turnips to create a thicker soup. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- 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.
Nutrition (per serving, 1 1/4 cup/ 300 ml)
Calories429kcal
Net Carbs8g
Carbohydrates9.8g
Protein15g
Fat36.1g
Saturated Fat21.1g
Fiber1.8g
Sugar4.9g
Sodium1,233mg
Magnesium28mg
Potassium310mg
Detailed nutritional breakdown (per 1 1/4 cup/ 300 ml)
| Total per 1 1/4 cup/ 300 ml |
| 8 g | 15 g | 36.1 g | 429 kcal |
| Bacon, streaky (high fat content), organic |
| 0 g | 2.7 g | 5 g | 56 kcal |
| Butter, unsalted, grass-fed |
| 0 g | 0.1 g | 7.7 g | 68 kcal |
| Onion, white, fresh |
| 1.3 g | 0.2 g | 0 g | 7 kcal |
| Celery stalk, fresh |
| 0.3 g | 0.1 g | 0 g | 3 kcal |
| Garlic, fresh |
| 0.3 g | 0.1 g | 0 g | 1 kcal |
| Turnip, raw |
| 2.9 g | 0.6 g | 0.1 g | 18 kcal |
| Salt, sea salt |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
| Thyme, fresh |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
| Pepper, black, spices |
| 0 g | 0 g | 0 g | 0 kcal |
| Mussels (mollusks, clams) |
| 1.7 g | 6.9 g | 0.5 g | 41 kcal |
| Clam juice |
| 0 g | 3.2 g | 0 g | 16 kcal |
| Cream, heavy whipping, pouring, full-fat (30-40% fat) |
| 1.6 g | 1.1 g | 22.8 g | 220 kcal |
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