Mock Turtle Soup

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A rich, tangy Cincinnati-style soup with savory beef and aromatic spices
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This hearty Mock Turtle Soup is a comforting classic, originally designed to mimic the flavor of turtle soup using humble, affordable ingredients. Ground beef provides a robust base, simmered slowly with onions, carrots, and a distinctive blend of Worcestershire sauce, catsup, and vinegar for a deep, tangy complexity. The addition of hard-boiled eggs and a thickening paste made from ginger snaps adds unique texture and richness. Perfect for chilly evenings, this soup offers a satisfying, home-style meal that is both nostalgic and deeply flavorful. Its an excellent dish for meal prep, as the flavors meld and improve over time.

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Mock Turtle Soup

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 814.2

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This hearty Mock Turtle Soup is a comforting classic, originally designed to mimic the flavor of turtle soup using humble, affordable ingredients. Ground beef provides a robust base, simmered slowly with onions, carrots, and a distinctive blend of Worcestershire sauce, catsup, and vinegar for a deep, tangy complexity. The addition of hard-boiled eggs and a thickening paste made from ginger snaps adds unique texture and richness. Perfect for chilly evenings, this soup offers a satisfying, home-style meal that is both nostalgic and deeply flavorful. Its an excellent dish for meal prep, as the flavors meld and improve over time.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Place the ground beef, chopped onions, carrots, and finely cut lemons in a large stockpot.
  2. Add 4 quarts of water, salt, mixed spices, and chopped celery to the pot.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 1 1/2 hours.
  4. Stir in the catsup and Worcestershire sauce.
  5. Continue simmering for an additional 30 minutes.
  6. Crush the ginger snaps and mix them with 1 cup of cold water to create a thickening paste.
  7. Stir the ginger snap paste and vinegar into the soup.
  8. Slice the hard-boiled eggs and add them to the pot.
  9. Simmer for another 20 minutes until the soup is thick and heated through.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 814.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34.8g54%
Saturated Fat 13.7g69%
Cholesterol 177.1mg60%
Sodium 2391.7mg100%
Total Carbohydrate 51.9g18%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g20%
Sugars 8.1g
Protein 65.9g132%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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