Classic Tuna Corn Chowder Recipe - Easy & Delicious

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. This recipe appears in: Chowders NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: 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