Florida Cracker Conch Chowder

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

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

Recipe

• 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.