CONCH CHOWDER
I used to make this chowder when I lived in Florida where it was easy to get conch, however large clams (shelled) will also work. Recipe source: Bon Appetit (January 1983)
Provided by ellie_
Categories Chowders
Time 2h30m
Yield 4 quarts soup, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large saucepan (soup pot) over high heat, bring conch and 8 cups water to a boil. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt shortening (or bacon fat). Stir in onion, celery, bell pepper, carrot and garlic and saute until browned. You may have to cook in batches depending on size of skillet. Transfer vegetable to soup pot when cooked.
- Add drained conch and 3 quarts of water to soup pot along with potatoes, tomato puree, tomato paste, oregano, basil, bay leaves and hot pepper sauce.
- Put soup pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until conch are tender and potatoes are cooked. Discard bay leaves. Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Felix Jamesf
[email protected]I made this chowder for my family and they loved it! The conch was tender and the broth was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Sanele makua Tsaa
[email protected]This chowder was delicious! The conch was tender and the broth was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
christopher surdel
[email protected]I've never had conch before, but this chowder was amazing! The conch was so tender and the broth was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Lucas Cantimbuhan
[email protected]This chowder was easy to make and turned out great! The conch was tender and the broth was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Sudais Kamal
[email protected]I made this chowder for my family and they loved it! The conch was tender and the broth was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Wilfred Rejoice
[email protected]This chowder was delicious! The conch was tender and the broth was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Ogunji Mabel
[email protected]I've never had conch before, but this chowder was amazing! The conch was so tender and the broth was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Brian Gitau
[email protected]This chowder was easy to make and turned out great! The conch was tender and the broth was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Maya hana
[email protected]I made this chowder for my family and they loved it! The conch was tender and the broth was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
warrior 555
[email protected]This chowder was delicious! The conch was tender and the broth was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Driton Zeli
[email protected]I'm a big fan of seafood chowders, and this conch chowder is one of my favorites. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the conch is tender and juicy. I highly recommend this recipe!
Chris Powers
[email protected]This chowder was easy to make and turned out great! I used canned conch meat and it worked perfectly. The chowder was rich and flavorful, and the conch was tender and juicy.
claire chester
[email protected]I've never had conch before, but this chowder was amazing! The conch was so tender and the broth was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Atul Sorkar
[email protected]I made this chowder for a group of friends and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the conch. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Dipon Misty
[email protected]This chowder was absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the conch was tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.