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Turtle Soup

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This hearty Turtle Soup features tender turtle meat simmered in a rich broth thickened with a butter and flour roux. Aromatics like onions, celery, and garlic are balanced with the depth of Worcestershire sauce and the brightness of fresh lemon juice. Finished with dry sherry and garnished with hard-boiled eggs, this dish is a comforting and flavorful meal.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Calories: 1258.5
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This hearty Turtle Soup features tender turtle meat simmered in a rich broth thickened with a butter and flour roux. Aromatics like onions, celery, and garlic are balanced with the depth of Worcestershire sauce and the brightness of fresh lemon juice. Finished with dry sherry and garnished with hard-boiled eggs, this dish is a comforting and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 lbs Turtle meat
  • 2 3/4 teaspoons Salt, in all
  • 3/4 teaspoons Cayenne, in all
  • 6 cups Water
  • 1 Stick Butter
  • 1/2 cups Flour
  • 1 1/2 cups Chopped onions
  • 2 tablespoons Minced shallots
  • 1/4 cups Chopped celery
  • 3 Bay Leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoons Dried leaf thyme
  • 2 tablespoons Minced garlic
  • 1 cups Chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 cups Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cups Dry sherry
  • 1/4 cups Chopped parsley
  • 4 Hard Boiled eggs, finely
Directions
  1. 1
    Heat oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. 2
    Add Chopped onions, Chopped celery, Minced garlic and cook until softened.
  3. 3
    Add Water, Chopped tomatoes.
  4. 4
    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until all ingredients are tender.
  5. 5
    Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. 6
    Serve hot.
  7. 7
    Chopped bell peppers
  8. 8
    Chopped green onions

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1258.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 59.5g92%
Saturated Fat 24.1g121%
Cholesterol 532.3mg178%
Sodium 1850mg78%
Total Carbohydrate 139.6g47%
Dietary Fiber 27.1g109%
Sugars 17.1g
Protein 59.7g120%

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

Keywords: turtle, soup, stew, roux, sherry, bay leaves, thyme, celery, onions, garlic, hard-boiled eggs, comfort food, hearty, simmered
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