2 lbs. conch, chopped or ground
1/4 lb. salt pork, diced
2 c. onions, chopped
1 1/2 c. green peppers, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 qts. boiling water
1 can (1 lb. 3 o.) tomatoes
1 can tomato paste
2 tbsp. ketchup
1 tbsp. each oregano, poultry seasoning, salt, crushed bay leaf
1/2 tsp. chili powder (opt.)
1/2 tsp. black pepper
6 c. diced potatoes
2 c. diced carrots, blanched

Brown salt pork in soup pot. Add onions, green pepper, garlic. Saute until onion is soft. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, seasonings and water. Add potatoes and carrots and cook until potatoes are tender. Add conch, simmer 10 minutes longer. Spoon into bowls, add 1 to 2 tablespoons sherry.