Florida Fish, Sweet Corn and Smoked Sausage Chowder - Fresh From Florida : Fresh From Florida

Ingredients

• ½ pound fresh Florida finfish (grouper, mahi, snapper, etc..) cut into bite-sized chunks
• 2 cups fresh Florida sweet corn kernels
• ½ cup Florida celery, diced small
• 1 cup Florida sweet bell peppers (assorted colors), diced small
• 1 cup onion, diced small
• 2 tablespoons fresh garlic, chopped fine
• 1 pound smoked sausage, sliced into bite-sized pieces
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 to 3 cups vegetable or seafood broth
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (thyme and parsley), chopped fine (plus more for garnish)
• 2 lemons, juiced
• ½ teaspoon Florida hot sauce, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon all-purpose Florida seafood seasoning blend (your favorite)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, for cooking
• Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste