[RecipesAndMore] Hearty Tuna Chowder

[Tim & Janet W]

Hearty Tuna Chowder 2 tablespoons butter or margarine 1/4 cup each, chopped celery, chopped onion, chopped green pepper 2 Medium potatoes, cut in small cubes 1 can or package tuna in water (7 ounces), undrained 3 slices cooked Bacon, crumbled (optional) 3 tablespoons flour 1 cup vegetable broth or chicken broth 1 can whole kernel corn, drained 1 cup evaporated milk or half and half Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Melt butter or margarine in a non-stick skillet over medium low heat. Sauté celery, onion, green pepper and potatoes for about 10 minutes. Stir flour into the vegetable mixture and cook another 3 minutes; add Tuna, bacon and vegetable broth. Stir until smooth and thickened. Add Corn; transfer mixture to crock pot. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours; Add evaporated milk, cheddar cheese, and salt and pepper to taste; turn To high and cook for another 20 to 30 minutes.  Serves 4.   JANET IN BOONE IA. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---