Central American, Main Course Gluten Free Lactose Free Nut Free, Conch Meat

Sopa de Caracol

Serves 4

Ingredients

Method

500 g. Conch Meat, Cleaned And Cut Into Chunks
1 l. Water
2 Garlic Cloves, Minced
1 Onion, Chopped
1 Bell Pepper, Chopped
1 Carrot, Chopped
1 Hot Pepper (optional)
Salt And Black Pepper To Taste
500 ml. Coconut Milk
1 Fresh Cilantro, Chopped

In a large pot, combine the conch meat, water, garlic, onion, bell pepper, carrot, hot pepper (if using), salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the conch is tender.

Add the coconut milk and cilantro to the pot. Continue to simmer for another 15 minutes.

Serve the Sopa de Caracol hot, garnished with extra cilantro, if desired.