Recipe for Tuna Chowder With Corn and Cheese

Name: Recipe for Tuna Chowder With Corn and Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Southern,American
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced; 1/2 cup diced carrots; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups milk; 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1 (7-ounce) can tuna, drained and flaked; 1 (8-ounce) can cream-style corn; Few drops Tabasco sauce; Salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Green onions, or parsley, chopped, for garnish

A flavorful and easy-to-make chowder, perfect for a filling meal on a chilly evening.

⭐ 4.7 (14 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 40 minTotal: 55 minYields: 6 servings

Category Tags:

Dinner Entree Side Dish Soup

Cuisine Tags:

Southern American

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Instructions

Start boiling salted water in a large saucepan.
Add potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion; simmer for 10 minutes, then set aside.
Melt butter in a separate pot, then whisk in flour until smooth.
Gradually add milk, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
Stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
Combine the cooked vegetables with their liquid, tuna, corn, and hot sauce into the cheese sauce; heat until piping hot.
Season with salt and pepper, then serve garnished with green onions or parsley as desired.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 495 kcal

Carbohydrate: 32 g

Cholesterol: 97 mg

Fiber: 3 g

Protein: 27 g

Saturated Fat: 17 g

Sodium: 996 mg

Sugar: 8 g

Fat: 29 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g