Ammonite Chowder (Red)
Modified from a recipe by Roy Olsen
1 c butter
4 bay leaves
3 med onions; diced
6 1/2 c canned tomatoes; peeled
6 carrots; peeled, sliced
4 med potatoes; peeled, cubed
3 jalapeno peppers; peeled, deveined, sliced
2 Tbsp beef or shrimp bouillon concentrate
13 c water
3 1/4 c canned corn
5 lb ammonites*, chopped
1 t salt; or to taste
1 t Tabasco; or to taste
*If ammonites are unavailable or extinct in your area, do not attempt to use Mennonites.
Squid, cuttlefish (calamari), conch or clams will make an excellent substitute.
In a large soup pot, melt the butter with the bay leaves. Add the onion & sautee until clear. Remove bay leaves. Break up the tomatoes and add to pot with the carrots, potatoes,
jalapeno peppers, bouillon and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender. Stir in the ammonites (or other seafood of choice) and cook 5 minutes more. Add canned corn and season to taste with salt & Tabasco.