Seafood Chowder

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups fish or chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 lb seafood mix (e.g. shrimp, scallops, and cod), peeled and diced
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

1. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, potatoes, celery, and garlic and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the flour and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Gradually whisk in the broth and heavy cream.
5. Add the seafood, thyme, basil, salt, and pepper and bring to a simmer.
6. Cook for about 10 minutes or until the seafood is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
7. Serve hot with chopped fresh parsley as a garnish. Enjoy!