YUMMY CATFISH & SHRIMP CHOWDER

Steps:

• 1. PREP/PREPARE
• 2. Gather your ingredients.
• 3. Place the chopped bacon in a heavy-bottomed pot, over medium heat.
• 4. Cook until crispy.
• 5. Remove, drain on paper towels, and reserve.
• 6. Add the onion and celery to the pot with the bacon grease.
• 7. Cook until the onions soften, about 5 to 8 minutes.
• 8. Add the minced garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• 9. Combine the flour and seasoning (Old Bay) in a bowl.
• 10. Add to the pot.
• 11. Stir until combined, and cooked, about 3 minutes.
• 12. Add the chicken stock, clam juice, and wine.
• 13. Stir and bring up to a simmer, about 3 to 5 minutes.
• 14. Add the potatoes and corn.
• 15. Allow the pot to simmer, until the potatoes are tender, about 7 to 9 minutes.
• 16. Add the shrimp and catfish.
• 17. Stir on the simmer for 5 additional minutes.
• 18. Reduce heat to medium low, and add the cream, cream cheese, hot sauce, and cook until the soup is warmed through.
• 19. Chef's Note: Season with salt, pepper, and the cayenne, as the soup is warming.
• 20. Chef's Tip: If you are using a strong spice mix like Old Bay, you may not need much more seasoning.
• 21. Chef's Note: Do not allow the soup to return to a simmer, just allow it to warm through.
• 22. PLATE/PRESENT
• 23. Serve in a nice bowl, and garnish with the reserved bacon. Enjoy.
• 24. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.