Manhattan-Style Catfish Chowder Recipe

Ingredients (14)

• 4 strips bacon
• 1 large onion
• 2 medium carrots
• 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 2 (14.5 oz) cans tomatoes (diced, with liquids)
• 2 (8 oz) bottles clam juice
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 pound potatoes (red-skinned or Yukon Gold, cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
• 1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
• 1 pound catfish fillets (cut into 1-inch chunks)
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste -- depends on saltiness of the broth and seasoning)