TUNA IN WHITE SAUCE

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Canned Tuna or Chicken in a white sauce with peas, can be ladled over boiled or mashed potatoes, or served as a thick soup. The measurements are all guestimations, as I make it by eye.

Provided by Mike Pellerin

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 4 Bowls, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 large potatoes, peeled and chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 (3 ounce) cans tuna or 2 (3 ounce) cans chicken
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 -3 cups water, to cover
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • Put half the butter in sauce pan, and saute the celery and onion.
  • Put in the potatoes, salt, peas and enough water to cover.
  • Boil till potatoes are tender and liquid has reduced by 1/3rd.
  • Drain tuna or chicken and add.
  • When hot add enough milk to make a soup like consistency.
  • Add pepper, and the last of the butter.
  • Make a slurry by mixing the cornstarch and water. Pour slowly in and bring the heat up till nice and thick.
  • You can mash some of the potatoes to make a thick soup, or serve like it is with toasted bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.2, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 33.5, Sodium 122.3, Carbohydrate 56.6, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 3.8, Protein 17.2

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