Florida Cracker Conch Chowder

Name: Florida Cracker Conch Chowder
Ingredients: 1/4 lb bacon, chopped fine; 2 onions, chopped; 1 bunch green onion; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 potatoes, chopped; 3 cups water; 2 lbs grouper, chopped (1 inch pieces); 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 1/4 teaspoon basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups heavy cream; 1 conch, chopped fine

12 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1/4 lb bacon, chopped fine
2 onions, chopped
1 bunch green onion
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 potatoes, chopped
3 cups water
2 lbs grouper, chopped (1 inch pieces)
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups heavy cream
1 conch, chopped fine

Directions

1

Saute bacon until just turning brown.
2

Add in onions, garlic and potatoes and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3

Add in water, grouper and spices and bring to a simmer. Cook 15 minutes, covered.
4

Add in conch and cook 5 more minutes. Serve warm with crackers.
5

Note: I like mine with a touch of hot sauce added to the bowl.