Conch Soup

Name: Conch Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Belizean
Ingredients: 1 lb conch meat tenderized and diced; 1 can coconut milk; 2 potatoes diced; 1 carrot diced; 1 onion diced; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1 bell pepper diced; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tsp thyme; 1 scotch bonnet pepper; salt and pepper to taste

Conch Soup (KONK soop)

Belizean Conch Soup

⏱ Prep Time 20 min

📈 Difficulty Medium

👥 Servings

🔥 Calories 370 kcal

A rich, creamy soup made with tender conch meat, vegetables, and coconut milk, seasoned with local herbs and spices.

Nutrition & Info

Protein 24.0g

Carbs 28.0g

Fat 18.0g

Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

gluten-free nut-free

Allergen Warnings

⚠ shellfish ⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

large pot meat mallet ladle

Presentation Guide

Vessel: deep soup bowl

Garnishes: lime wedge, fresh thyme

Accompaniments: crusty bread, hot sauce

Ingredients

1 lb conch meat tenderized and diced
1 can coconut milk
2 potatoes diced
1 carrot diced
1 onion diced
2 cloves garlic minced
1 bell pepper diced
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp thyme
1 scotch bonnet pepper
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1
Tenderize conch by pounding with a mallet, then dice.
2
Sauté onion, garlic, bell pepper, and carrot in butter until soft.
3
Add potatoes, conch, coconut milk, thyme, scotch bonnet, and water.
4
Simmer for 30 minutes until conch is tender and soup is thick. Season and serve.

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Did You Know?

Belizeans consider conch soup a powerful aphrodisiac and energy booster, often called 'Belize Viagra' by locals.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

large pot
meat mallet
ladle

Garnishing

lime wedge, fresh thyme

Accompaniments

crusty bread, hot sauce

The Story Behind Conch Soup

Conch soup is one of Belize's most iconic dishes, reflecting the country's deep connection to the Caribbean Sea. The queen conch has been harvested from Belizean waters since ancient Maya times, and the soup represents centuries of culinary evolution blending indigenous, African, and European cooking traditions. It is particularly associated with the coastal towns and the cayes.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed lunch 📜 Origins: Traditional Caribbean era

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