TUNA IN WHITE SAUCE

Tuna in White Sauce image

Provided by Mike Pellerin

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