Conch Soup

Name: Conch Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American, Asian, Thai
Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh conch meat (cleaned and tenderized); 4 cups coconut milk (preferably fresh); 4 cups water or fish stock; 2 green plantains (peeled and sliced into rounds); 1 large potato (peeled and cubed); 1 large onion (finely chopped); 1 bell pepper (diced (red or green for colour)); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 1 small bunch of cilantro (chopped (reserve some for garnish)); 1 teaspoon ground achiote (annatto); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste); 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 limes (juiced); 1 hot pepper (habanero or chili, optional for spice); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil