Catfish Chowder

Number of Servings:

Ingredients:

4 tablespoons butter

1 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup sliced celery

4 cups peeled, diced potatoes

4 cups chicken broth

2 cups water

Two 8oz cans corn, drained

4 catfish fillets cut into 1 inch cubes

1/2 cup flour

1 cup milk

salt and pepper

chopped parsley

Instructions:

Heat 1 tablespoon butter in large stock pot. Sauté onion and celery
until tender. Add potatoes, chicken broth, and water. Cover and simmer
20 minutes. Add corn and catfish. Simmer 15 minutes or until catfish
flakes. Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter. Beat butter and flour
until smooth. Gradually whisk into soup. Simmer 5-7 minutes. Stir in
milk and heat thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish
with chopped parsley, if desired.