Delta Bisque

== Description ==
A Catfish recipe.
== Ingredients ==
* ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon butter
* 3 green onions, chopped
* 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
* ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
* 2 U.S. farm-raised catfish fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces
* 4 cups milk
* 1 cup heavy cream
* 1 teaspoon tabasco sauce
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
* 1 bay leaf
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
* 1 teaspoon salt
== Directions ==
# Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a Dutch oven or a large, heavy saucepan over medium-low heat.
# Add green onions and celery, and catfish fillet pieces and sauté for 3 or 4 minutes; do not brown.
# Remove catfish and vegetables from the pan.
# Add the remaining ⅓ cup of butter to the pan and cook over medium heat until melted.
# Add the flour and stir for 2 to 3 minutes.
# Gradually stir in the milk and cream, stirring well after each addition.
# Cook, stirring constantly until thickened.
# Add the catfish and vegetables.
# Stir in the tabasco sauce, parsley, bay leaf, chives and salt.
# Simmer for 15 minutes and serve.
# Bisque can be refrigerated, covered, for up to 3 days.
Category:Catfish Soups
Category:Celery Recipes
Category:Chives Recipes
Category:Heavy cream Recipes
Category:Milk and cream Recipes
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Category:Wheat flour Recipes