Basic Tuna Chowder Recipe

Name: Basic Tuna Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 liters water; 5 medium potatoes; 1 large carrot; 1/2 large onion; 2 teaspoons black pepper; 2 tablespoons corn oil; 2 1/2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 tablespoon rum; 1 tablespoon table salt; 3 cans starkist chunk light tuna; 1/8 cup flour

Servings: persons

1
Start by boiling about 8 pints or 4 liters of Water in a pot.
2
Peel the Potatoes, the Carrot, and the Onion.
3
Throw away the peelings.
4
Cut the Onion in half, saving the other half for anything else.
5
Slice the Carrot in centimeter strips, then cut each strip in half.
6
Cut each Potato into eigths, then cut each strip in half.
7
Dice the Onion VERY fine.
8
I do this by hand, but a food processor works.
9
Add all of the sliced and diced materials to the boiling water.
10
After about 3 minutes, reduce heat to medium.
11
Add the Salt, Pepper, Corn Oil, Butter, and Rum.
12
Stir for a minute.
13
Add the three cans of Starkist Tuna, juice and all.
14
Add the Flour and stir until it blends.
15
Allow mixture to boil for another 10 minutes, stirring once a minute or so.
16
Reduce heat to low.
17
Add any additional salt or pepper to taste.
18
Garlic powder at this stage is not unheard of.
19
Stir well after adding any more dry goods.
20
The onions should have dissolved into the stew at this point, and only the most hardy chunks of potato will have survived the process.
21
Allow stew to reach desired thickness.
22
This may take some time.
23
Stir on low heat once in a while.
24
Remember, potato based stews WILL thicken somewhat after cooling.
25
When desired thickness is reached, remove from heat.
26
Serve with flat bread, wheat bread, in a bread bowl, as a side dish, or over a chowder-friendly base.
27
Crackers optional.

524

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 liters water, 5 medium potatoes, 1 large carrot, 1/2 large onion, and more.

Yes, Basic Tuna Chowder falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Basic Tuna Chowder

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Variations & substitutions

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