LA Fish Finder - Catfish Chowder Recipe for Catfish

Title:	Catfish Chowder by jamaunzie
Type:	Soup/Stew
Servings:	4 to 6
Difficulty:	Intermediate
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Ingredients:	4 slices bacon, diced 1 large onion, diced 2 medium carrots, quartered lengthwise then thinly sliced, about 1 cup 1/2 green pepper, diced, about 1/2 cup 2 ribs celery, diced 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes with juice 2 bottles (8 ounces each) clam juice 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth 3 medium red skinned potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch chunks 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes 1 pound catfish fillets, cut into 1-inch chunks salt and pepper to taste
Directions:	In a large saucepan, sauté bacon until crisp; remove to paper towels. Drain off all but 1 tablespoon of the drippings. Add diced onion, carrot, green pepper, and celery; sauté until onion is tender and carrot has softened slightly. Stir in the tomatoes, clam juice, and vegetable broth. Add potatoes, Creole seasoning, and thyme; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Add the parsley and catfish; continue simmering for about 5 minutes, or until fish is opaque and cooked through. Taste and add salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with the bacon just before serving. Serves 4 to 6.
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Date Added:	02/20/09 02:32 PM
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