Conch Chowder Soup

conch

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: fish

Shrimp provides a similar texture, while fish is more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories, while evaporated milk is budget-friendly.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add diced onion, bell pepper, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and chopped scotch bonnet pepper; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add diced tomato, thyme, and bay leaf; cook for 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.

Pour in coconut milk and water; bring to a gentle simmer.

Add chopped conch and season with salt and black pepper; simmer for 20-25 minutes until conch is tender.

Stir in lime juice and chopped parsley before serving.

Remove bay leaf before serving.

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