Sweet corn and tender lump crabmeat go together wonderfully to make this rich, hearty chowder.

This colorful, quick and easy Instant Pot soup makes a great starter for a summertime meal.

Select HIGH temperature setting and allow to preheat.

a bowl of soup with corn and crab

Add bacon to cooker; cook, stirring often, until crisp, about 6 minutes.

Transfer bacon to a plate using a slotted spoon.

Add corn, potato, butter, salt, and cayenne; stir until butter melts.

Add flour; stir to combine.

Add water, and stir to combine.

Cover cooker with lid, and lock in place.

Turn steam release handle to SEALING position.

Select MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK setting.

Select HIGH pressure for 7 minutes.

(It will take 5 to 8 minutes for cooker to come up to pressure before cooking begins.)

Carefully turn steam release handle to VENTING position and let steam fully escape.

(This will take 1 to 2 minutes.)

Remove lid from cooker; turn cooker off.

Add crab, milk, and parsley to cooker; stir to combine.

Allow mixture to stand until crab is warmed, about 5 minutes.

Ladle evenly into 10 bowls; sprinkle evenly with bacon.

Tips

Prep tip: It’s important to remove any stray bits of shell from the crabmeat.

Spread the crabmeat on a baking sheet, and place it under the broiler for 45 seconds.

  • Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.