It is thought that chowder, a form of the French word for cauldron, was created by fishermen who brought the custom to Newfoundland. From there, the recipe made its way to Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and New England. Recipes for corn chowder can be found in the United States as far back as the late 1800s. Corn chowder first appeared in the Boston area, but the Shakers soon became well-known for their chowders. This religious group had a very simple corn chowder recipe made from just cream, butter and fresh corn. It’s very similar to New England Clam Chowder, but corn is used as a substitute for fresh clams. This corn chowder Instant Pot recipe offers an easy spin on the classic dish!