Ingredients

1lbconch meat

¼cupmargarine,divided

2green onions,chopped

1carrot,diced

1celery stalk,diced

1small sweet potato,peeled and diced

1small red bell pepper,diced

½cupcorn kernels,fresh

2tbspall-purpose flour

4cupshalf and half

14ozcoconut milk,(1 can), unsweetened

2cupsfish stock

1½tbspginger root,fresh, grated

salt and pepper,to taste

1½tsphot sauce

1bunchcilantro,fresh, chopped

Preparation

Place conch meat in a pot with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Cook 15 minutes. Drain, and finely chop in a food processor.

Melt 2 tablespoons of margarine in a skillet over medium heat, and mix in the green onions, carrot, celery, sweet potato, red pepper, and corn. Cook and stir 5 minutes.

Melt remaining margarine in a large pot, and whisk in the flour to create a roux. Pour in the half and half, coconut milk, and fish stock. Mix in the ginger, and season with salt and pepper. Stir the conch and vegetables into the pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes.

Mix in the hot sauce and cilantro. Continue cooking 15 minutes, or to desired consistency.

Serve and enjoy.