Nola Turtle Soup

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Total Time:
2 hr 10 min
Prep
40 min
Cook
1 hr 30 min
Yield:
Yield: 6 servings
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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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  • 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.

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  • on March 19, 2007

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    It tasted perfect.

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  • on May 09, 2006

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    This recipe is actually easier than it looks and it taste great.

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