Nola's turtle soup

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1½ pounds turtle meat
2¾ teaspoon salt; divided
¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper; divided
6.00 cup water
1.00 stick unsalted butter
½ cup flour
1½ cup chopped onions
2.00 tablespoon minced shallots
¼ cup chopped bell peppers
¼ cup chopped celery
3.00 bay leaves
½ teaspoon dried leaf thyme
2.00 tablespoon minced garlic
1.00 cup chopped tomatoes
½ cup worcestershire sauce
3.00 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
½ cup dry sherry
¼ cup chopped parsley
½ cup chopped green onions
4.00 hard-boiled eggs; finely chopped
1 === garnish ===
2.00 tablespoon chopped green onions
2.00 tablespoon finely-chopped hard-boiled egg

Directions

Put the turtle meat in a large saucepan with 1 teaspoon of salt, ¼ 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 ½-inch dice and reserve the liquid. In another large sauce pan, 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. This recipe yields 6 servings.

Recipe Source: ESSENCE OF EMERIL with Emeril Lagasse From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # EE-2266 broadcast 01-26-1997) Downloaded from their Web-Site -

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02-26-1997

Recipe by: Emeril Lagasse

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