Conch Chowder

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground Conch (Available in our Market)
• .63 lb Tenderized Coarse Cut Conch
• 1 3/4 Bay Leaves
• 3/4 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper
• 2 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning
• 2 tbsp. Old Bay Seasoning
• 1/4 cup Crystal Hot Sauce
• 2 1/4 tsp. Salt
• 4 cups (64 Oz) Whole Tomatoes
• 8 cups (128 Oz) Tomato Sauce
• 4 cups (64 Oz) Crushed Tomatoes
• 8 cups (128 Oz) Clam Juice
• 8 tbsp. (4 Oz) Chicken Soup Base
• 6 tbsp. finely Chopped Garlic
• 5 3/4 cups Diced Green Pepper
• 6 1/4 cups Diced Onion
• 3.13 lbs peeled Diced Potatoes
• 10 cups Water

Preparations:

Combine all ingredients and cook over medium heat until all vegetables are tender.

Recommendations:

Yields 2.5 gallons. Leftover freeze very well.