Cheesy Catfish Chowder

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We have a large pond in our back yard which has many nice catfish so I am always trying to come up with new ways to fix it. This is one of our favorites.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • ½ small onion, chopped

  • 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth

  • 1 cup water

  • ½ cup chopped celery

  • 1 cup sliced baby carrots

  • 2 medium potatoes, cubed

  • 3 cups milk, divided

  • cup cake flour

  • 1 teaspoon celery salt

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 ½ pounds catfish fillets, cut into 1 inch pieces

  • 1 ½ cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

  1. In a Dutch oven over medium heat, melt butter and saute the onion until tender. Pour in chicken broth and water. Mix in celery, carrots, and potatoes. Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.

  2. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups milk and cake flour. Mix into the Dutch oven.

  3. Mix remaining milk, celery salt, salt, and pepper into the Dutch oven. Stirring occasionally, continue cooking the mixture about 10 minutes, until thickened.

  4. Stir catfish into the mixture, and cook 5 minutes, or until fish is easily flaked with a fork. Mix in Cheddar cheese, and cook another 5 minutes, until melted.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

347 Calories
19g Fat
21g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 347
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 968mg 42%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 24g 47%
Vitamin C 12mg 14%
Calcium 288mg 22%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 713mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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