Catfish Soup

CoffeeMom's Note:

I love fishing for catfish!

• Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
• Prep Time: 40 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 3 lbs catfish , cut up
• 2 quarts cold water
• 1 onion , chopped
• 1 stalk celery , chopped
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tablespoon parsley
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Melt butter in the bottom of a large soup pan. Add chopped onions and saute until tender.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer over medium low heat until catfish is almost ready to fall apart, 2-3 hours.
3. Serve hot.