Conch Soup

Honduran conch soup stands out among other soups in the country, thanks to its delicate ingredients like coconut milk and conch, which make it a recipe that will transport you to an explosion of flavors on your palate.

It has its roots in the Garifuna culture of the country, where conch is considered a traditional and highly valued food.

We hope you enjoy it and feel encouraged to prepare it!

Conch Soup

Soups
1 hour
Boiled
8 Servings

Ingredients

Conch Soup

1 pound of Conch

2 Shredded coconuts

3 Green bananas

3 Carrots

2 pounds of Cassava

2 Garlic cloves

2 Large white onions

2 Green chiles

2 Bouillon cubes

½ cup of Cilantro

½ Margarine bar

1 cup of Milk

Preparation

Step 1 : The recipe begins by chopping the onions, garlic, and chiles, and peeling the vegetables.

Step 2 : Then, sauté the vegetables in margarine, adding the bouillon cubes and cilantro.

Step 3 : Separately, blend the shredded coconut with the milk and water, then strain to obtain about ¾ liter of coconut milk.

Step 4 : Add this strained mixture to the sautéed vegetables and cook over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 5 : After this time, add the green banana to the preparation and cook for approximately 7 minutes until the banana softens.

Step 6 : Finally, add the previously peeled and chopped conch and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Preparation (simple version)

Step 1 : Sauté the chopped onions, garlic, and chiles in margarine, along with the peeled and chopped vegetables. Conch Soup - Preparation - Step 1
Step 2 : Prepare the coconut milk by blending shredded coconuts with milk and water, then strain to obtain about ¾ liter of coconut milk. Conch Soup - Preparation - Step 2
Step 3 : Add the strained coconut milk to the sautéed vegetables and cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes. Then, add the green banana and cook an additional 7 minutes. Conch Soup - Preparation - Step 3
Step 4 : Add the previously cooked and chopped conch, cooking for another 5 minutes before serving. Conch Soup - Preparation - Step 4

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