TLC Cooking "Tuna Corn Chowder"

Tuna Corn Chowder

Tuna Corn Chowder

Prep and Cook Time 25 minutes

YIELD Makes 2 servings
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INGREDIENTS

2	strips bacon
1	small onion, chopped
2	stalks celery, chopped
1‑1/2	tablespoons all-purpose flour
2	cups reduced-fat (2%) milk
1/2	teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4	teaspoon salt
1/4	teaspoon black pepper
1	cup frozen whole kernel corn
1	can (6 ounces) tuna packed in water, drained

PREPARATION:

Cook bacon in large saucepan over medium-high heat until browned and crisp, turning once. Drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in saucepan.
Add onion and celery to pan drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until softened.
Add flour, stirring until well blended. Stir in milk, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened.
Stir in corn and tuna; cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until corn is tender, stirring frequently.
Crumble bacon. Serve chowder sprinkled with bacon.

Tip

For a special touch, top chowder with popped popcorn.

This recipe appears in: Chowders

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