Key West Conch Chowder Recipe

Name: Key West Conch Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 lb. conch, ground; 2 Tbsp. olive oil or 4 oz. salt pork, diced; 1 c. onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 2 medium bay leaves; 1 1/2 c. tomato sauce; 2 qt. water; 1/4 tsp. oregano; 1/4 tsp. thyme; 1 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; 2 c. diced potatoes; dash of Tabasco sauce

Servings: persons

1 lb. conch, ground
2 Tbsp. olive oil or 4 oz. salt pork, diced
1 c. onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 medium bay leaves
1 1/2 c. tomato sauce
2 qt. water
1/4 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 c. diced potatoes
dash of Tabasco sauce

1
Mince or grind conch.
2
In olive oil saute onion, garlic and green pepper until soft but not browned.
3
Add bay leaves, tomato sauce and ground conch.
4
Cook about 30 minutes.
5
Add water and remaining seasonings.
6
Bring to a boil.
7
Reduce to simmer.
8
Cook about one hour or until conch is tender and beginning to thicken. Add potatoes; cook 10 minutes or until tender.
9
For additional thickening, mash some of the potatoes against side of saucepan. Adjust seasonings to taste.
10
Add Tabasco.
11
8 cups or 4 to 6 servings.

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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: 1 lb. conch, ground, 2 Tbsp. olive oil or 4 oz. salt pork, diced, 1 c. onion, chopped, 4 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Key West 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.

Key West Conch Chowder

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