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Conch Chowder Serves 25
2 pounds bacon, diced 3 stalks celery, chopped 8 large onions, chopped 6 large carrots, chopped 6 green bell peppers, chopped 2 heads garlic, minced 7 1/3 pounds chili sauce 14 ounces clam juice 3 1/4 cups water 1 3/4 pounds chopped clams 1 1/2 pounds tomato sauce 1 pound diced tomatoes 2 1/8 cups dry sherry 6 cups fish stock 1/4 cup Old Bay seasoning 2 tablespoons oregano 2 tablespoons basil 2 tablespoons parsley 3 teaspoons white pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 2 bay leaves 1 1/2 teaspoons thyme 3 pounds conch meat, beaten, chopped 6 potatoes, diced
In a large stockpot sweat the bacon. Add celery, onion, carrot, green pepper and onion and saute until onion is translucent. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 30 minutes, or until conch meat is tender.
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