TURTLE SOUP
This hearty soup has a real "snappy" flavor from the cayenne pepper and lemon juice. It's a treat and good use of turtle meat. With a salad and fresh bread, a steaming bowlful makes a nice meal. -Dave Wood, Elmwood Park, New Jersey
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 2h40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a heavy 4-qt. saucepan, bring turtle meat and water to a boil. Skim off foam. Chop 1 onion and set aside. Quarter the other onion; add to saucepan along with bay leaf, cayenne pepper and salt. Cover and simmer for 2 hours or until the meat is tender. Remove meat with a slotted spoon and cut into 1/2-in. cubes; set aside. Strain broth and set aside. Rinse and dry saucepan; melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook chopped onion until tender. Add flour; cook and stir until bubbly and lightly browned. Whisk in reserved broth; cook and stir until thickened. Reduce heat; stir in tomato puree and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer,, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Add chicken broth, eggs, lemon juice and meat. Simmer for 5 minutes or until heated through. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 156mg cholesterol, Sodium 898mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
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Harold Tello
[email protected]This soup is amazing! The broth is so rich and flavorful, and the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender. I will definitely be making this again.
Ann Kiogora
[email protected]This soup is a bit pricey to make, but it's definitely worth the splurge. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the meat is tender and juicy.
Erum Nadeem
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover turtle meat. It's easy to make and the results are delicious.
Sakib Hawlader
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by this soup. I've never had turtle soup before, but I really enjoyed it. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the meat was tender and juicy.
Egbugha Chimdindu
[email protected]This soup is delicious! The turtle meat is so tender and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Monicah Sey
[email protected]This soup is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the meat is tender and juicy.
saroj Devkota
[email protected]I've never had turtle soup before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The soup was rich and flavorful, and the meat was tender and juicy.
Florence Akoth OTIENO
[email protected]This soup is a labor of love, but it's worth it. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender.
Eman Abbasi
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this soup, but I'm so glad I did! It's incredibly flavorful and the turtle meat is surprisingly tender. I'll definitely be making this again.
Gull Khan
[email protected]This soup is delicious! I love the unique flavor of the turtle meat. It's a great way to use up leftover turtle meat.
Roy “RS” Sim
[email protected]I've made this turtle soup several times now, and it's always a winner. The hardest part is finding the turtle meat, but it's worth the effort.
Teycheney Alexis
[email protected]This turtle soup was a hit at my dinner party! The broth was rich and flavorful, and the meat was tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.