Bahamian Conch Chowder

Ingredients

 * 1/2	x	jalapeno
 * 1/2	x	Red Pepper
 * 1/2	x	Green Pepper
 * 1/2	x	Spanish Onion
 * 1	x	potato
 * 1 lb	ground conch
 * 2	x	Roma Tomatoes diced
 * 1/2	cup	dry sherry
 * 3	oz	clam base or clam juice
 * 8	x	fresh thyme sprigs stemmed
 * 1	x	Bay Leaf
 * 1/2	tbl	freshly Ground Black Pepper

Directions

 * 1) Boil potatoes until al dente. Reserve water.
 * 2) Sweat vegetables until tender. Add Conch and saute 10 minutes. Deglaze with sherry, clam base, and seasonings. Add 6 cups of reserved water, potatoes, and remaining liquid. Bring to a boil and remove from heat.
 * 3) To serve, bring to boil, add a touch of cream (for color), tighten with a simple roux, remove from heat, and finish with sherry as necessary.