| TURTLE
SOUP |
| INGREDIENTS |
| 2
Pounds of Turtle Meat (cubed) |
3
Bay leaves |
| 2
Sticks Butter (unsalted) |
1/2
Tsp. Oregano |
| Cup
All Purpose Flour |
1/2
Tsp. Thyme |
| 1
Cup Celery (diced) |
1
Tsp. Course Black Pepper |
| 2
Cups Yellow Onions (diced) |
1
Shot Dry Sherry |
| 1
1/2 Cups Tomato Puree |
3
Tbs. Minced Parsley |
| 1
Quart Beef Stock |
Juice
of One Lemon |
| 6
Hard Boiled Eggs (chopped fine) |
Salt
and Pepper to Taste |
| INSTRUCTIONS |
| In
heavy saucepan melt butter. When melted add flour
and cook until the flour turns the color of a penny.
This roux must be stirred at all times so it will
not burn. When roux reaches the desired color add
your vegetables and turtle meat and cook until turtle
is brown and vegetables are clear. Add the tomato
puree and cook for about 15 minutes on low fire.
In stock pot simmer beef stock. While boiling add
the mixture from your saucepan and stir until soup
is mixed and roux is dissolved. Stock should be
smooth and have body. Simmer soup until turtle becomes
tender at which time you may add your lemon diced
eggs and parsley. Each plate should be served with
a shot of sherry on the side. |