Tuna Chowder

Serves 4
Takes 15 minutes

Healthy and quick to make. What more could you ask for after a hard day at work...perhaps a cold beer to match?

Ingredients

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 onion, peeled & finely diced
• 2 large celery sticks, trimmed & finely diced
• 1 tbsp wholemeal flour
• 500ml skim milk
• large can of tuna in water
• 2 cups corn kernels (can used canned or frozen)
• 1 tbsp freshly chopped thyme (or 2 tsp dried)
• Salt & freshly cracked pepper
• pinch cayenne pepper
• 2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley (to serve)

Method

1. Heat the oil in large saucepan over a medium-low heat & add the onion & celery. Cook until both are soft, about 5-10 minutes.
2. Stir in the flour & cook for another minute.
3. Turn temperature down low and slowly add in the milk, mixing it in.
4. Add the tuna & its liquid, sweetcorn & thyme. Mix then bring to the boil. Cover & simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Remove pan from heat & season to taste. Sprinkle chowder with a pinch or two of cayenne pepper depending on how hot you like it & chopped parsley.
6. Serve immediately & enjoy!