Johnny's Turtle Soup
Source of Recipe
Johnny
List of Ingredients
1 1/2 sticks butter
2/3 c. flour
8 oz. ham, 1/4'' diced
1 c. onion, chopped fine
1/4 c. celery, chopped fine
3/4 c. bell pepper, chopped fine
3 lg. cloves garlic, minced
3 med. tomatoes, chopped coarsely
1 1/2-2 lbs. turtle meat, chopped
2 Tbsp Zatarain's Creole seasoning
3 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. thyme, crushed
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. clove
2 1/2 c. beef stock, double strength
2 1/2 c. water
1 tsp. Worcestershire
1/2 lemon, sliced
4 T. parsley, fresh
3 boiled eggs, grated
4 T. sherry
Recipe
Melt butter in a lg. saucepan, and add flour to make a med. brown roux.
Add the chopped ham and vegetables-celery, onion, bell pepper, garlic, and tomatoes. Cook over med. heat for about 30 mins.
In a heavy skillet add 1/4 c. vegetable oil, heat, and add turtle meat, brown on all sides, and cook for 10 mins.
To the roux and vegetable mixture, add the turtle meat and sauce, beef stock, water, and spices.
Cook covered over low heat for 2 hrs.
Thirty mins. prior to serving, add Worcestershire sauce, lemon, and sherry.
Parsley and grated eggs should be added 10-15 mins. before serving.
Allow to rest for 15 mins., then serve. This allows time for all spices to blend thoroughly.
Serve with extra sherry if desired.
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