Stuffed Seafood Soup Bread Bowl (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter.
02 - 1 medium onion, chopped.
03 - 2 celery stalks, diced.
04 - 2 carrots, peeled and diced.
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced.
06 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour.
07 - 4 cups seafood stock.
08 - 1 cup heavy cream.
09 - 2 large potatoes, diced.
10 - 1 bay leaf.
11 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme.
12 - 1 pound mixed seafood.
13 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley.
14 - 4 sourdough bread bowls.

# Instructions:

01 - Cut tops off loaves, hollow out centers, bake at 350°F for 15 minutes until crispy.
02 - Sauté onion, celery, carrots in butter until soft, add garlic.
03 - Add flour, cook 2 minutes, gradually whisk in stock and cream.
04 - Add potatoes, herbs, cook 15 minutes until potatoes tender.
05 - Add seafood, simmer 5-7 minutes until cooked.
06 - Season, add parsley, serve in prepared bread bowls.

# Notes:

01 - Can use any mix of seafood.
02 - Chowder can be made ahead.
03 - Bread bowls best served fresh.