Bahamian Conch Chowder Recipe

Name: Bahamian Conch Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil (or canola oil); 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 2 large carrots, chopped; 1 red pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 medium potato, peeled and chopped (Sweet Potato or Yucca is good); 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 6 sprigs of fresh); 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 3 bay leaves; 1 (16 ounce) can chopped tomatoes; 1 (16 ounce) can clam juice; 2 cups cold water; 1 lb conch, defrosted (chopped frozen,, or 16 oz chopped clams with liquid); 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (or 1 tbsp malt); 6 sprigs parsley, chopped; 4 scallions, minced; salt; cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil (or canola oil)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
1 red pepper, seeded and chopped
1 medium potato, peeled and chopped (Sweet Potato or Yucca is good)
1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 6 sprigs of fresh)
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3 bay leaves
1 (16 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can clam juice
2 cups cold water
1 lb conch, defrosted (chopped frozen,, or 16 oz chopped clams with liquid)
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (or 1 tbsp malt)
6 sprigs parsley, chopped
4 scallions, minced
salt
cayenne pepper

1
Heat the oil in a large sauce pot over medium heat. Saute the onion, celery, carrots, red pepper, potato, thyme, red chili flakes, allspice, and bay leaves for 5 minutes, until they began to soften.
2
Add the tomatoes, clam juice, and cold water. Bring to a boil and immediately lower to a simmer.
3
If using defrosted conch meat, add now and cook for 35 minutes, uncovered. Then add the malt or red wine vinegar, parsley, scallions, salt, and cayenne pepper, and simmer 5 minutes.
4
If using chopped clams, add now along with the malt or red wine vinegar, parsley, scallions, salt, and cayenne pepper, and simmer 5 minutes longer.

102

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil (or canola oil), 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 stalks celery, chopped, 2 large carrots, chopped, and more.

Yes, Bahamian Conch Chowder falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bahamian Conch Chowder

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