Decadent Seafood Chowder: A Rich and Creamy Delight

Ingredients

• 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 lb clams, scrubbed and soaked in cold water
• 1 lb white fish fillets (cod, haddock, or tilapia), cut into chunks
• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 cups chicken or seafood broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley for garnish