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How to Prepare Delicious Conch Soup

Name: Conch Soup
Cook time: 2 h
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Conch; 2 Unit Grated coconuts; 3 Unit Green bananas; 3 Unit Carrots; 2 pound Yuca; 2 Unit Garlic cloves; 2 Unit Large white onions; 2 Unit Green chiles; 2 Unit Bouillon cubes; ½ cup Culantro; ½ Unit Stick of margarine; 1 cup Milk

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On this page we present you 6 different ways to prepare this recipe:

Conch Soup (Original version)
Conch Soup (Version with 16 ingredients and 10 steps)
Conch Soup (Version with 16 ingredients and 9 steps)
Conch Soup (Version with 13 ingredients and 7 steps)
Conch Soup (Version with 14 ingredients and 5 steps)
Conch Soup (Version with 17 ingredients and 12 steps)

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

It has its roots in the Garífuna 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

2 hours

Boiled

8 Servings

Ingredients

1 pound of Conch

2 Grated coconuts

3 Green bananas

3 Carrots

2 pounds of Yuca

2 Garlic cloves

2 Large white onions

2 Green chiles

2 Bouillon cubes

½ cup of Culantro

½ Stick of margarine

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 culantro.

Step 3 : Separately, blend the coconut with the milk and add water to strain it, obtaining about ¾ liter of coconut milk.

Step 4 : Pour the strained mixture into 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.

Traditional Conch Soup

A traditional and comforting soup from the Caribbean region, full of exotic flavors and unique textures. Perfect to enjoy on cool days or as a main dish at a special meal.

Soups

2 hours

Boiled

6 Servings

Ingredients

2 pounds of Conches

5 tablespoons of Butter

1 Chopped onion

3 Chopped garlic cloves

1 Chopped green pepper

2 Shrimp seasoning sachets

2 pounds of Cassava sticks

3 Sliced carrots

1 cup of Water

2 cups of Fresh coconut milk

1 can of Evaporated milk

3 Green plantains sliced

2 tablespoons of Annatto oil

1 Bunch of chopped cilantro

1 pinch of Salt

1 pinch of Pepper

Preparation

Step 1 : To prepare this delicious Caribbean soup, start by removing the meat from the conch shells with your hands and cutting it into cubes, setting aside for later use.

Step 2 : In a pot, sauté the onion with the butter for about 1 minute.

Step 3 : Next, add the garlic and the pepper, sautéing for an additional minute.

Step 4 : Then, add the Shrimp Seasoning, cassava, and carrots, stirring everything and cooking for 5 minutes.

Step 5 : Next, add the water, coconut milk, and evaporated milk, stirring well.

Step 6 : Cook covered for 25 minutes.

Step 7 : Then, add the green plantains and annatto oil, adjusting salt and pepper to taste, and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Step 8 : Next, add the conches, stir, and cook for 2 minutes.

Step 9 : Finally, add the cilantro, turn off the heat, cover, and let it rest for 1 minute.

Step 10 : Once ready, the Caribbean soup is prepared to be served and enjoyed.

Tasty Conch Soup

One of the favorite foods in Honduras is undoubtedly conch soup, originating from the northern coast. Discover how to prepare this delicious Honduran dish.

Soups

2 hours

4 Servings

Ingredients

2 pounds of Conch

2 can_plural of Coconut milk

2 pounds of Cassava

2 Chicken bouillon cubes

3 Carrots

2 Green plantains

1 ½ Onion

1 ½ Chili

½ Margarine bar

2 Garlic cloves

1 cup of Milk

1 cup of Water

Castilla cilantro

Culantro

1 pinch of Cumin

Achiote

Preparation

Step 1 : Cut the conch into small pieces and flatten.

Step 2 : Then, blend the coconut milk with water and bring to a boil.

Step 3 : In a pot, cook the cassava, stirring constantly.

Step 4 : Meanwhile, sauté the cassava in margarine with onion.

Step 5 : In a food processor, grind the garlic, sweet chili, chicken cubes, celery, cilantro, and spices.

Step 6 : Add this sofrito to the pot with the cassava.

Step 7 : Next, add the plantains and seafood seasoning.

Step 8 : Finally, add the cooked conch.

Step 9 : Serve the dish hot, and enjoy with lemon, chili, and tortillas.

Delicious Conch Soup

A flavorful conch soup, typical of northern Honduras coast, prepared by the Garífuna ethnicity.

Soups

2 hours

6 Servings

Ingredients

2 pounds of Conch

2 Grounded coconuts

1 ½ pound of White cassava

1 Green plantain

1 Onion

1 Green chili

3 tablespoons of Cilantro

5 Crushed garlic cloves

1 Celery stalk

Annatto seed

1 pinch of Salt

1 pinch of Pepper

Water

Preparation

Step 1 : Cut the conch into 2-inch squares and slightly crush them to make them softer.

Step 2 : If using ground coconut, add 5 cups of hot water to extract the pure milk, or if using canned coconut milk, bring it to a boil.

Step 3 : Add 3 cups of water and cook with the cassava, stirring constantly as it boils.

Step 4 : In a separate pan, sauté onion, 2 crushed garlic cloves, sweet pepper or paprika, cilantro, celery, a pinch of pepper and cumin, and a quarter teaspoon of annatto for coloring.

Step 5 : When it starts to boil, add the sautéed mixture.

Step 6 : When the cassava is almost tender, add the sliced plantain or banana.

Step 7 : Season with seafood spices to taste, and once everything is cooked, add the conch and turn off the stove.

Honduran Conch Soup

Enjoy this delicious conch soup, a traditional Honduran dish with unique flavors and diverse ingredients.

Soups

1 hour

fried

6 Servings

Ingredients

1 pound of Conch

2 Shredded coconuts

3 Green bananas

3 Carrots

2 pounds of Cassava

5 Crushed garlic cloves

2 Large onions

2 Green chiles

2 Chicken broth cubes

½ cup of Fine cilantro

½ cup of Wide cilantro

½ Table of margarine

1 cup of Milk

2 cups of Water

Preparation

Step 1 : Chop the onion, garlic, chiles, and sauté them (except the banana) in margarine.

Step 2 : Add the cubes, fine cilantro, and wide cilantro, separately blend the coconut with the milk.

Step 3 : Add water to strain the mixture and obtain ¾ liter of coconut milk.

Step 4 : Add it to the sautéed vegetables and cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes.

Step 5 : Add the green banana and cook for 7 minutes until it softens, then add the conch and cook for 5 more minutes.

Exotic Conch Soup

The conch soup is a traditional Latin American dish that combines exotic flavors and delicious ingredients. This recipe will teach you how to prepare it simply with a special touch.

Soups

1 hour

6 Servings