Bahamian Conch Chowder
["1 c. diced conch", "2 c. diced potatoes", "1/2 c. celery, diced", "1/2 c. carrots, diced", "1/2 c. green pepper, diced", "1 (No. 2) can whole tomatoes, chopped (or fresh)", "2 oz. bacon, diced", "1/2 c. ham, diced (optional)", "1/2 c. onion, diced", "1/4 tsp. thyme", "salt and pepper to taste"]
["Wash, drain and dice conch.", "Cook bacon.", "Saute onion in bacon fat.", "Pour all ingredients in Dutch oven to cook with 2 quarts of water for 3 1/2 hours or until done.", "Season with hot sauce or Worcestershire sauce."]
["conch", "potatoes", "celery", "carrots", "green pepper", "tomatoes", "bacon", "ham", "onion", "thyme", "salt"]