Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds turtle meat
- 2 3/4 teaspoons salt, in all
- 3/4 teaspoon cayenne, in all
- 6 cups water
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
- 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 3 bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup dry sherry
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions, plus 2 tablespoons for garnish
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped, plus 2 tablespoons for garnish
Directions
Put the turtle meat in a large saucepan with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/4-teaspoon cayenne and the water. Bring to a boil. Skim off any foam that rises to the top. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 20 minutes. With a slotted spoon transfer the meat to a platter. Cut the meat into 1/2-inch dice and reserve the liquid. In another large saucepan, combine the butter and flour over medium heat, stirring constantly for 6 to 8 minutes to make a dark roux. Add the onions, shallots, bell peppers and celery. Stir occasionally and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender. Add the bay leaves, thyme and garlic, cook for 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes and the turtle meat. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes stirring occasionally. Add the Worcestershire sauce, the remaining salt and cayenne, the turtle stock (about 6 cups) lemon juice, and sherry. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes. Add the parsley, green onions, and eggs and simmer for 45 minutes. Garnish with green onions and chopped eggs.
















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By yankeefirefly23...
Lake Park, GA
on July 15, 2008
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I've only made turtle soup once before, so not sure what a fair judge I am. But in my opinion, the sherry and worcestershire was just to overwhelming. I plan on making it again, with half the amount of each, then I think it would be fabulous and well blended. I know Emeril who am I a novice to judge. But just thought I would let other novices like me know, in case they would like to tone it down.
By millberth_7438774
rayne, LA
on March 19, 2007
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It tasted perfect.
By rellybooboo_5466328
missouri city, TX
on May 09, 2006
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This recipe is actually easier than it looks and it taste great.
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