Lambi

Description
Conch chowder

Ingredients

 * 1⅓ cups onion, chopped
 * ¾ cup carrots, diced
 * ¾ cup celery, chopped
 * 1 lb conch, ground
 * 2 tsp garlic, minced
 * 5 cups water
 * ¼ cup bacon fat
 * 3 tbsp tomato paste
 * 1½ tsp each oregano, salt, thyme
 * 28 oz tomatoes with liquid
 * ½ tsp cayenne pepper
 * ½ cup onions, chopped
 * 2 cups potatoes, peeled, diced
 * 1 tbsp sherry and Tabasco, or to taste

Directions

 * 1) In a large stainless or enameled saucepan cook the onion, celery and garlic in bacon fat over moderate heat for ten minutes.
 * 2) Add 1 lb ground conch and cook another 10 minutes.
 * 3) Add water, tomatoes, plus juice, tomato paste, oregano, salt and thyme, cayenne and regular pepper and simmer for approximately 45 minutes.
 * 4) Add 2 cups potatoes and carrots and simmer for 15 minutes.
 * 5) If necessary add 1 more cup water to dilute to desired consistency.
 * 6) Add salt to taste and if desired 1 tbsp dry sherry and Tabasco.