Best Florida Conch Or Shrimp Soup Sallye Recipes

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AROMATIC BAHAMIAN CONCH CHOWDER



Aromatic Bahamian Conch Chowder image

According to The Florida Keys Cookbook, where I found this recipe, the Bahamians held the conch in mystical regard, believing its consumption enhanced male potency. They brought the recipe with them when they immigrated to the Florida Keys.

Provided by FLKeysJen

Categories     Chowders

Time 6h20m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 teaspoon olive oil
2 1/2 cups chopped sweet onions
1 large bell pepper, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 cup lean ham, diced
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chopped tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 cup tomato juice
1 cup hot water (I use broth)
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
1 teaspoon marjoram
1/2 teaspoon sage
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon parsley
1/2 teaspoon oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 -2 lb tenderized ground conch
busha browne's spicy & hot pepper sherry wine or brandy

Steps:

  • Place olive oil, onions, bell peppers, ham and garlic in a large soup pot over medium high heat. Saute, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until onion is translucent. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato juice, hot water, bay leaf, barbecue sauce, marjoram, sage, thyme, parsley, oregano, salt, cracked and cayenne peppers. Stir to combine ingredients and bring mixture to a boil.
  • Add conch to the pot. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 5 to 6 hours or until conch is tender. Lace each individual serving with hot pepper sherry to taste.

CONCH CHOWDER



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I used to make this chowder when I lived in Florida where it was easy to get conch, however large clams (shelled) will also work. Recipe source: Bon Appetit (January 1983)

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Chowders

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 quarts soup, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 cups water
2 cups conch, pounded with a mallet to tenderize and chopped into small pieces (3/4 - 1 pound, may substitute large shelled clams)
2 tablespoons shortening (Crisco) or 2 tablespoons bacon fat
2 cups onions, chopped
2 cups celery, chopped
1 cup green pepper, chopped
1 cup carrot, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 quarts water
4 potatoes, peeled and diced (4 cups)
1 (10 ounce) can tomato puree
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3 tablespoons fresh oregano, minced (or 1 tablespoon dried)
3 tablespoons fresh basil, minced (or 1 tablespoon dried)
2 bay leaves
hot pepper sauce
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan (soup pot) over high heat, bring conch and 8 cups water to a boil. Drain and set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, melt shortening (or bacon fat). Stir in onion, celery, bell pepper, carrot and garlic and saute until browned. You may have to cook in batches depending on size of skillet. Transfer vegetable to soup pot when cooked.
  • Add drained conch and 3 quarts of water to soup pot along with potatoes, tomato puree, tomato paste, oregano, basil, bay leaves and hot pepper sauce.
  • Put soup pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until conch are tender and potatoes are cooked. Discard bay leaves. Add salt and pepper to taste.

BAHAMIAN CONCH CHOWDER



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/4-pound slab bacon, rind removed, diced
1/4 cup olive oil
6 cloves garlic, sliced
2 jalapeno, seeds and stems removed, minced
1 large Spanish onion, peeled and diced
4 celery stalks, cleaned and diced
1 large carrot, peeled and diced
1 bulb fennel, diced
1 yellow pepper, seeds and stem removed, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
2 tablespoons chopped fresh marjoram
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper
4 cups peeled plum tomatoes, thoroughly crushed
2 cups tomato sauce
10 cups shellfish or chicken stock
2 1/2 pounds cleaned and ground conch meat
10 small new-boil potatoes, scrubbed, diced and cooked until tender, drained and reserved
Hot red pepper sauce

Steps:

  • In a very large soup pot or Dutch oven, cook the bacon with olive oil over medium heat. When bacon is almost cooked, add garlic and jalapenos and cook for 30 seconds. Raise the heat to medium-high and add the onion, celery, carrots, fennel, and bell peppers. Add herbs, bay leaves, and crushed red pepper.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes and tomato sauce. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat. Add the stock, stir in the ground conch and potatoes and bring to a simmer. Add hot red pepper sauce, to taste, and simmer for 10 minutes, then serve, or chill for later use.

FLORIDA CRACKER CONCH CHOWDER



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My father-in-law shared this recipe with me and I knew I had been accepted into the family. This recipe has been passed down generation after generation. Back in the day, his family would camp on empty islands, fish all day and make chowder in the evening. It is delicious.

Provided by Sherri at the Beach

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 bowls, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • Saute bacon until just turning brown.
  • Add in onions, garlic and potatoes and cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add in water, grouper and spices and bring to a simmer. Cook 15 minutes, covered.
  • Add in conch and cook 5 more minutes. Serve warm with crackers.
  • Note: I like mine with a touch of hot sauce added to the bowl.

FLORIDA KEYS CHOWDER



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Initially, I was not going to post this recipe because I realize that everyone does not have access to Conch, BUT I have made this sea food chowder in many variations, with different kinds of sea food and it gets rave results every time. It is easy and fun to make!! You will need a food processor for this recipe, unless you like...

Provided by jannette dellanos-poland

Categories     Chowders

Time 3h

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 large sweet onion minced
3 Tbsp garlic minced
1 large carrot minced
1/2 large green pepper minced
1/2 large red pepper minced
3 can(s) diced tomatoes with basil & garlic
1 can(s) tomato paste
2 can(s) tomato sauce
1 1/2 c water, cold
3 tsp salt and pepper or more to your taste
2 tsp powdered garlic
2 Tbsp dried oregano
1 pkg frozen white shrimp large 26-30 shrimp (thawed and peeled)
4 large pieces of conch (but i will list what other fish you can substitute for the conch below)
lobster (uncooked)
any white fish (uncooked)
fresh crab meat (uncooked)
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp sugar

Steps:

  • 1. You will need a 6 qt pot. With your food processor mince the following one at a time: The onion, the garlic, the green pepper, the red pepper and the carrots. You can mince your carrots less than the other ingredients if you like chunks of carrots in your soup.
  • 2. Over medium heat, add the olive oil to your pot. Add the onions, carrots, red pepper, green pepper and garlic. Saute the veggies for about 8 minutes.
  • 3. Add the tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes to the veggies. Turn stove to Low medium heat.
  • 4. In a measuring cup, add the tomato paste to the cold water. Mix until tomato paste is diluted. Add to veggies and tomatoes in pot.
  • 5. While these are all simmering together, add the salt, pepper,oregano, garlic powder, sugar and cayenne pepper.
  • 6. If you are using Conch, make sure it is thawed out. Place the conch in a zip lock bag and hammer away at it, making it about 1/4 inch thick or less. You want to flatten it so that it starts to tear about. Place Conch in food processor and pulse for about 6 seconds, you want to still have lumpy pieces of conch but most of it should be minced. I take 1/2 of my conch and mince it really fine and the other half I mince less.
  • 7. Cut your Shrimp into 4 pieces sideways, to make small chunks of shrimp.
  • 8. If you are using any other sea food, such as lobster, or any white fish, cut them into small bite size pieces.
  • 9. Add the uncooked sea food of your choice to the soup. Most of the time, I make mine with Conch and Shrimp. When I add Lobster It adds a more fish taste to it, so keep in mind that the lobster and fish will be more fishy tasting, but Oh so Good!!
  • 10. Turn your heat to simmer, let the soup simmer covered, for about 2 hours (mixing and tasting so that you may add more salt and pepper and garlic to your liking) until all of the veggies are cooked through. The sea food will cook fairly fast, but not to worry all of the ingredients in the soup will not make the seafood chewy.
  • 11. 30 Minutes before serving time, take the lid off the pot and let the soup thicken up a bit.. Throw some soup cracker over the top of the soup bowls and enjoy!!

BAHAMIAN CONCH CHOWDER



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Conchs are quite popular in South Florida, as most there come from the Bahamas, were they are plentiful. If you cannot get frozen conchs, chopped clams may be substituted. If using chopped clams, add them at the last moment to keep them tender. The chowder is chunky, spicy, and robust with flavor - goes great with toasted bread rounds. Found recipe in, "The Whole Foods Market Cookbook."

Provided by Virginia Cherry Blo

Categories     Chowders

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon olive oil (or canola oil)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 large carrots, chopped
1 red pepper, seeded and chopped
1 medium potato, peeled and chopped (Sweet Potato or Yucca is good)
1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 6 sprigs of fresh)
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
3 bay leaves
1 (16 ounce) can chopped tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) can clam juice
2 cups cold water
1 lb conch, defrosted (chopped frozen,, or 16 oz chopped clams with liquid)
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar (or 1 tbsp malt)
6 sprigs parsley, chopped
4 scallions, minced
salt
cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large sauce pot over medium heat. Saute the onion, celery, carrots, red pepper, potato, thyme, red chili flakes, allspice, and bay leaves for 5 minutes, until they began to soften.
  • Add the tomatoes, clam juice, and cold water. Bring to a boil and immediately lower to a simmer.
  • If using defrosted conch meat, add now and cook for 35 minutes, uncovered. Then add the malt or red wine vinegar, parsley, scallions, salt, and cayenne pepper, and simmer 5 minutes.
  • If using chopped clams, add now along with the malt or red wine vinegar, parsley, scallions, salt, and cayenne pepper, and simmer 5 minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.2, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 29.5, Sodium 381.1, Carbohydrate 25, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 8, Protein 14.7

CAROLINA SHRIMP SOUP



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Fresh shrimp from the Carolina coast is one of our favorite foods. We add kale, garlic, red peppers and black-eyed peas to complete this wholesome, filling soup. -Mary Marlowe Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 pound uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 bunch kale, trimmed and coarsely chopped (about 16 cups)
1 medium sweet red pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Minced fresh chives, optional

Steps:

  • In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add garlic; cook just until shrimp turn pink, 1-2 minutes longer. Remove from pot., In same pot, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Stir in kale and red pepper; cook, covered, until kale is tender, stirring occasionally, 8-10 minutes. Add broth; bring to a boil. Stir in peas, salt, pepper and shrimp; heat through. If desired, sprinkle servings with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 585mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FLORIDA CONCH OR SHRIMP SOUP (SALLYE)



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Conch (pron.: /?konk/ or /?kont?/)[1] is a common name that is applied to a number of different medium to large-sized sea snails or their shells. The term generally applies to large sea snails whose shell has a high spire and a noticeable siphonal canal (in other words, the shell comes to a point at both ends). This soup is made...

Provided by sallye bates

Categories     Fish Soups

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 14

12-16 oz conchs or peeled deveined shrimp
1/2 lb salt pork, chopped fine
2 medium white onions, finely chopped
1 can(s) hunts fire roasted diced tomatoes
1 large russet potato, finely cubed
1/4 c uncooked rice
1 Tbsp garlic powder
3-4 medium bay leaves
1 dash(es) louisiana hot sauce
1 dash(es) worcestershire sauce
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
2 small cans evaporated milk
1 dash(es) old bay seasoning (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Pulse the conchs or shrimp in food processor until chopped fine. Transfer to a pot half-filled with water and bring to a boil. Once water boils, drain off in sieve Return conchs to pot after drained and refill pot with water (about 4 quarts)
  • 2. In heavy skillet (I use my cast iron) over medium high heat, fry salt pork and onions until golden brown. Add tomatoes, potatoes and rice and mix well. Note: If you use minute rice, do not add it until about 10 minutes before soup is done. Continue cooking, stirring continually just until mixture begins to boil Pour into pot with conchs, add seasonings and bay leaves
  • 3. Continue cooking at a simmer until vegetables are tender (about 30 minutes) Remove from heat, add evaporated milk and blend. NOTE: DO NOT LET MIXTURE BOIL AFTER MILK IS ADDED.
  • 4. Ladle into individual serving dishes, garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and/or chopped green onions if desired and serve immediately. Good served as an entree or as a main dish with hard rolls, oyster crackers, or baguettes.

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