Conch Chowder Recipe

Name: Conch Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup salt pork, finely diced or ¼ cup bacon; 2 yellow onions, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 sprig fresh thyme; 2 green bell peppers, cored, seeded and diced; 2 celery ribs, sliced crosswise; 1 lb tomatoes, ripe or 2 large tomatoes or 1 (16 ounce) canwhole tomatoes with juice; ¼ cup tomato paste; 6 conch, pounded with a meat hammer and diced (thawed if frozen); 1 lb potato, peeled and diced (about 4 medium red-skinned); salt; black pepper, freshly ground to taste; hot sauce (try a nice Bahamian one if you can); 1 dash sherry wine (optional)

Servings: persons

¼ cup salt pork, finely diced or ¼ cup bacon
2 yellow onions, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 sprig fresh thyme
2 green bell peppers, cored, seeded and diced
2 celery ribs, sliced crosswise
1 lb tomatoes, ripe or 2 large tomatoes or 1 (16 ounce) canwhole tomatoes with juice
¼ cup tomato paste
6 conch, pounded with a meat hammer and diced (thawed if frozen)
1 lb potato, peeled and diced (about 4 medium red-skinned)
salt
black pepper, freshly ground to taste
hot sauce (try a nice Bahamian one if you can)
1 dash sherry wine (optional)

1
In a 4-quart heavy saucepan, fry the salt pork until golden brown.
2
Add onions, garlic, thyme, bell peppers and celery to the pot.
3
Cook over medium-high heat until the vegetables are soft, stirring frequently, about 4 to 5 minutes and add the tomatoes and tomato paste, stirring well.
4
Add the diced conch and potatoes with 2 cups of water and bring the mixture to a boil.
5
Add sufficient water to cover the mixture (amount depends on the size of the pot), and simmer over low heat about 25 minutes, adding water if necessary.
6
Taste and adjust for salt and pepper.
7
Add hot sauce to taste (or serve it on the side).
8
Add a splash of sherry at the end of cooking for zest, if you wish.

518

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup salt pork, finely diced or ¼ cup bacon, 2 yellow onions, finely chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 sprig fresh thyme, and more.

Yes, 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.

Conch Chowder

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