QUICK AND EASY TUNA CHOWDER

2 tbsp butter
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped carrot
3 tbsp white whole-wheat or almond flour
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 can (17-oz) cream-style corn
2 cups 2% milk
1 can (12-oz) solid white tuna, drained and flaked
1 cup water
1 tsp chicken flavored instant bouillon

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat; add the celery, onion, and carrot. Saute the vegetables about 3 minutes until crisp tender. Add the flour and seasoning to the veggies, blending well. Stir in the corn, milk, tuna, water, and bouillon, stirring to blend.

Cover the pan and simmer 5-10 minutes, without boiling!, until heated through. Stir occasionally during this time.

Yield: 4 servings

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