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Brennan's Turtle Soup Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 1⁄2 lb. boneless turtle meat )or boneless veal shoulder) cut into 2" pieces
2 bay leaves
8 T. unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 small yellow onion, minced
1 green bell pepper, minced
1⁄4 c. tomato paste
2 1⁄2 T. Worcestershire sauce
1⁄2 tsp. paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 c. flour
1⁄4 c. finely chopped parsley
3⁄4 c. dry sherry
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1⁄2 lemon, thinly sliced
Directions:
Directions:
Bring turtle meat, bay leaves, and 10 cups water to a boil in a 6-qt. saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, until the meat is tender, 2-2 1⁄2 hours. Strain; reserve stock; finely chop meat and set aside.

Heat butter in pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic, celery, onions, and bell peppers; cook until golden, 4-6 minutes. Add paste, Worcestershire, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook 2 minutes. Stir in flour; cook 3 minutes. Add reserved stock; boil. Reduce heat to medium; add turtle meat. Season with salt and pepper. Add parsley, sherry, eggs, and lemon.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6 - 8
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
What would a trip to New Orleans be without a diversion to Brennen's and a bowl of turtle soup? Well, it would still be a good trip, but this elevates it to a great trip!

 

 

 

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