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Conch Chowder

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Appetizer, dinner
Cuisine Bahamian, Caribbean
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb conch cleaned and diced
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 1 green bell pepper green bell pepper diced
  • 4 cups potatoes peeled and diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and bell pepper and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
  • Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth.
  • Add potatoes, thyme, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
  • Add conch and simmer for another 10-15 minutes, or until conch is tender.
  • Stir in heavy cream and lemon juice. Heat through, but do not boil.
  • Serve hot.
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