That's a neat hitch hiker to get. You're lucky! But in case you decide you don't want it, I've been kind enough to provide a recipe for Conch Soup that I just happened to find while I was googling images of conchs. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
4 medium conch, pounded and chopped
2 onions, chopped
1/2 cup vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste
3 lemons, juiced
2 cans (28 oz. size) tomatoes, chopped
1 1/2 cup potatoes, peeled and chunked
4 stalks celery, cut into bite-size pieces
4 carrots, cut into bite-size pieces
2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 cups sliced okra
2 bay leaves
1/2 teaspoon parsley
Directions:
In a large pot, saute onions in oil until translucent. Add salt and pepper. Add lemon juice, tomatoes and conch and increase heat. Add vegetables and rest of ingredients. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 3 hours. Remove bay leaves and serve.
This recipe for Conch Soup serves/makes 4
