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Tuna Cheddar Chowder Recipe

A simple yet tasty soup made with pantry staples from the Tightwad Gazette
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: everyday tuna soup, tuna chowder
Servings: 4
Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 carrots, shredded
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 can (6.5 ounces) water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place the butter in a large saucepan and melt it over medium heat.
  • Add the carrots and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft and transparent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the flour and cook, stirring constantly for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the broth and milk. Heat, stirring constantly, until thick and bubbly.
  • Add the tuna, celery seed, Worcestershire sauce and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
  • Add the cheese and stir until it melts.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Notes

Serving size: 1/4h recipe
WW Points: 10
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8 PointsPlus (Old plan)

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4th of recipe | Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 19.1g | Protein: 25.1g | Fat: 14.2g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 872mg | Potassium: 457mg | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 5734IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 306mg | Iron: 2mg