Conch Chowder

Conch Chowder

Course :	Chowders
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	6

Ingredients:

1	pound	fresh conch meat -- pounded
1	medium	lime or lemon juice
2	quarts	water
2	medium	celery ribs -- chopped
1	medium	chayote, peeled and diced
4	medium	carrots -- diced
4	small	potatoes -- peeled and diced
1	medium	onion -- diced
1	clove	garlic -- crushed
1	sprig	fresh thyme
1	teaspoon	Tabasco sauce
1	teaspoon	salt and pepper

Preparation:

Thoroughly wash the conch in lime or lemon juice, then cut into small pieces. Combine with the water in a medium sized saucepan and cook over low heat for 2 hours. Add the celery, chayote, carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic, and thyme, and simmer for 30 minutes. About 15 minutes before removing from heat, add the pepper sauce, and salt and pepper to taste.