How To Make Belizean Conch Soup

conch

🥗Healthier: shrimp

💰Cheaper: fish

Shrimp provides a similar texture while fish is more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: cream

Light coconut milk reduces calories, while cream is a more accessible substitute.

Clean the conch and remove any dark parts.

Peel and chop the potato into bite-sized pieces.

Chop the okra into bite-sized pieces.

Make a roux with all-purpose flour by browning it in a pot.

Add a couple of cups of water to the roux and stir until smooth, adding more water if needed.

Add the chopped conch to the pot and stir.

Set a timer for 15 minutes to cook the conch, adding more water as necessary.

Add the diced onion after the timer goes off.

Add half a tin of coconut milk and more water as needed.

Add the chopped potatoes and cook until fork tender.

Season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and add the okra.

Adjust seasoning to taste with additional salt if necessary.

Turn off the heat and plate the soup by adding solid ingredients first, then the broth.

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