Tuna Corn Chowder Photo
Tuna Corn Chowder
Prep and Cook Time: 25 minutes
Yield: Makes 2 servings
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:
1.
Cook bacon in large saucepan over medium-high heat until browned and crisp, turning once. Drain on paper towels, reserving drippings in saucepan.

2.
Add onion and celery to pan drippings; cook and stir over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until softened.

3.
Add flour, stirring until well blended. Stir in milk, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until thickened.

4.
Stir in corn and tuna; cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until corn is tender, stirring frequently.

5.
Crumble bacon. Serve chowder sprinkled with bacon.


Tip For a special touch, top chowder with popped popcorn.

Nutritional Information:
Serving Size:
Sodium 824 mg
Protein 39 g
Fiber 3 g
Carbohydrate 38 g
Cholesterol 23 mg
Total Fat 8 g
Calories 379
Dietary Exchange:
Vegetable 1
Meat 3
Milk 1
Starch 1-1/2


This recipe appears in: Chowders

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