ALBACORE CORN CHOWDER

Albacore Corn Chowder image

Provided by southern chef in lo

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

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.
Add corn, milk, tuna, water and bouillon, stirring to blend. Cover and simmer (do not boil) 5 minutes to heat through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.4, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 53.2, Sodium 750.4, Carbohydrate 35.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 6, Protein 18.8