Albacore Corn Chowder

Submitted by southern chef in lo

"This chowder is a thick, rich soup with chunks of tuna and vegetables. Prepackaged tuna makes it super easy."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
• 1⁄2 cup sliced celery
• 1⁄2 cup chopped onion
• 3⁄4 cup chopped carrot
• 2 -3 tablespoons flour
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1 (17 ounce) can cream-style corn
• 2 cups milk
• 1 (7 ounce) starkist flavor fresh pouch albacore tuna
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon chicken flavor instant bouillon

directions

1. In medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; sauté celery, onion and carrot about 3 minutes. Add flour and thyme; blend well. Cook 3 more minutes.
2. Add corn, milk, tuna, water and bouillon, stirring to blend. Cover and simmer (do not boil) 5 minutes to heat through, stirring occasionally.