Catfish Corn and Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: Catfish, Corn and Clam Chowder Recipe
Ingredients: ¾ pound boneless, skinless catfish fillets; 2 slices bacon, chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 small onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 ribs celery, diced; 1 bay leaf; ¼ teaspoon dried thyme; 3-4 large yellow potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 (6.5-ounce) cans clam meat with juice*; 4 cups water; 1 can whole kernel sweet corn, drained; 1 cup heavy cream; 1½-2 tablespoons corn starch (Add more cornstarch for a thicker, heavier soup.); Salt and pepper, to taste; Chopped fresh parsley, to taste