Cheesy Catfish Chowder
This comforting chowder combines catfish pieces with a medley of vegetables in a creamy, cheese-laden broth. The dish is thickened with a simple flour mixture and simmered until the fish is perfectly tender and the Cheddar has melted throughout. It yields a substantial and satisfying meal ideal for a family dinner, ready in about 45 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 small onion, chopped
- 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 0.5 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup sliced baby carrots
- 2 medium potatoes, cubed
- 3 cups milk, divided
- 0.33333298563957 cup cake flour
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1.5 pounds catfish fillets, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1.5 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Method
- Melt the butter in a Dutch oven and cook the chopped onion until soft. Add the chicken broth and water, then stir in the celery, carrots, and cubed potatoes. Let this cook for 10 minutes, giving it an occasional stir, until the vegetables have softened.
- Take a small bowl and combine 1 1/2 cups of the milk with the cake flour, whisking until smooth. Pour this mixture into the Dutch oven and stir it in.
- Pour in the rest of the milk along with the celery salt, salt, and ground black pepper. Continue to cook the chowder for about 10 minutes, stirring now and then, until it has thickened nicely.
- Add the pieces of catfish to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, or until the fish flakes apart easily. Stir through the shredded Cheddar cheese and cook for another 5 minutes until the cheese has fully melted into the chowder.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories347 kcal
Fat19 g
Sugars6 g
Protein24 g
Sodium968 mg
Recipe details
CategoryMain course
AuthorVRKATHYV
