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Tuna Vegetable Chowder

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This light and satisfying chowder combines tender potatoes, carrots, celery, corn, and peas with flaked tuna in a creamy skim milk broth. Seasoned with fresh dill and lemon rind, it offers a refreshing twist on traditional chowder. A quick and easy weeknight dinner that is both nutritious and flavorful.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 169.0
Dietary: Gluten-free, Low-cal, Low-fat
Description
This light and satisfying chowder combines tender potatoes, carrots, celery, corn, and peas with flaked tuna in a creamy skim milk broth. Seasoned with fresh dill and lemon rind, it offers a refreshing twist on traditional chowder. A quick and easy weeknight dinner that is both nutritious and flavorful.
Ingredients
  • 2 teaspoon Margarine - Becel Light
  • 1 md Onion -- chopped
  • 1 Clove Garlic -- minced
  • 1 cup Carrots -- diced
  • 1 cup Celery -- chopped
  • 3 cup Potatoes -- diced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Knorr Chicken Stock
  • 1 1/2 cup Water
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh dill -- chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Lemon rind -- grated
  • 1 can Tuna in water -- (6.5 Oz.)
  • 1 1/2 cup Skim milk
  • 1 cup Corn -- frozen
  • 1 cup Peas -- frozen
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
Directions
  1. 1
    In large saucepan,
  2. 2
    melt butter over medium
  3. 3
    heat ;
  4. 4
    cook onion, garlic, carrots and celery, stirring, for 5 to 8 minutes or until softened.
  5. 5
    Add potatoes, stock, dill and lemon rind; bring to boil.
  6. 6
    Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  7. 7
    Drain tuna, reserving liquid.
  8. 8
    Break tuna into large chunks;
  9. 9
    add to pan along with reserved liquid, milk, corn, peas, salt and pepper.
  10. 10
    Heat through.
  11. 11
    Taste and adjust seasoning

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 169.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.8g3%
Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
Cholesterol 0.8mg1%
Sodium 688.0mg29%
Total Carbohydrate 33.1g12%
Dietary Fiber 6.1g25%
Sugars 8.0g
Protein 7.0g15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: tuna, chowder, vegetables, potatoes, corn, peas, carrots, celery, dill, lemon, skim milk, light, low-fat, gluten-free, seafood, soup
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