Norman"S Creamy Conch Chowder With Saffron And Toasted Coconut Recipe

• 1/4 lb Bacon diced
• 1/2 c. Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 x Jalapenos seeded and diced
• 1 lrg Yellow onion diced
• 1/2 bn Celery diced
• 1 x Green pepper diced
• 1 x Yellow pepper diced
• 2 x Banana peppers diced
• 1 Tbsp. Crushed red pepper
• 10 sm New potatoes diced
• 1 quart Peeled, crushed plum tomatoes
• 1 quart Tomato puree
• 3 x Bay leaves
• 1 bn Fresh thyme
• 1 bn Fresh oregano
• 1 bn Fresh marjoram
• 1 bn Fresh basil
• 2 quart Fish stock
• 2 c. Clam juice
• 1 quart Heavy cream
• 2 1/2 lb Cleaned and grnd conch meat
• 2 pch Saffron
•     Salt to taste
•     Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
• 1 c. Toasted coconut
• 2 Tbsp. Minced chives
•     Tabasco sauce

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