Jul 14 2026
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Conch Chowder Recipe

Inspired by Doc Ford's Rum Bar & Grille
Time45m
Serves4

Fresh conch, tomatoes, fresh herbs, and bacon in a chunky tomato broth.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Seasoning

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Wash the fresh conch meat and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves. Chop the fresh thyme and parsley.

Cooking

  1. 2

    Cook the Bacon

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the bacon slices and cook until crispy. Remove the bacon and place it on paper towels to drain, leaving the drippings in the pot.

  2. 3

    Sauté Vegetables

    In the same pot with the bacon drippings, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until the onions are translucent.

  3. 4

    Add Tomatoes and Broth

    Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes. Then, add the chicken or seafood broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.

  4. 5

    Add Conch and Seasonings

    Add the chopped conch meat to the pot, along with salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, fresh thyme, and half of the chopped parsley. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the conch is tender.

  5. 6

    Finish the Chowder

    Crumble the cooked bacon and stir it back into the chowder. Adjust seasoning to taste and garnish with the remaining parsley before serving.

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