Cheesy Catfish Chowder

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 small onion, chopped
  • 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup sliced baby carrots
  • 2 medium potatoes, cubed
  • 3 cups milk, divided
  • 1/3 cup cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 pounds catfish fillets, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  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 & Diet Analysis (per serving)

869 kcal 43% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 17.4g 35% DV
Total Fat 46.4g 59% DV
Carbs 101.8g 37% DV
Fiber 15.6g 56% DV
Sugar 24.2g 48% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10299mg 100% DV
Potassium 1691.3mg 36% DV
Cholesterol 101.8mg 34% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1006.8mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 17.4mg 19% DV
Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 490.8mg 38% DV
Iron 7.7mg 43% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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