Turtle Soup Recipe

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Turtle Soup
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Ingredients
22
Count
Nutrition
263
Calories
Total time
16
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Put the turtle meat in a large saucepan with 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne and the water.
  2. Bring to a boil.
  3. Skim off any foam that rises to the top.
  4. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. With a slotted spoon transfer the meat to a platter.
  6. Cut the meat into 1/2 inch dice and reserve the liquid.
  7. 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.
  8. Add the onions, shallots, bell peppers and celery.
  9. Stir occasionally and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.
  10. Add the bay leaves, thyme and garlic, cook for 2 minutes.
  11. Add the tomatoes and the turtle meat.
  12. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes stirring occasionally.
  13. Add the Worcestershire sauce, the remaining salt and cayenne, the turtle stock (about 6 cups) lemon juice, and sherry.
  14. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium and simmer for 10 minutes.
  15. Add the parsley, green onions, and eggs and simmer for 45 minutes.
  16. Garnish with green onions and chopped eggs.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 263.45 Kcal (1103 kJ)
Calories from fat 148.28 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.48g 25%
Cholesterol 131.68mg 44%
Sodium 1222.9mg 51%
Potassium 352.12mg 7%
Total Carbs 19.01g 6%
Sugars 4.88g 20%
Dietary Fiber 2.37g 9%
Protein 5.75g 12%
Vitamin C 20mg 33%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 4.6mg 26%
Calcium 104.6mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 75.41 Kcal (316 kJ)
Calories from fat 42.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.72g 25%
Cholesterol 37.69mg 44%
Sodium 350.04mg 51%
Potassium 100.79mg 7%
Total Carbs 5.44g 6%
Sugars 1.4g 20%
Dietary Fiber 0.68g 9%
Protein 1.65g 12%
Vitamin C 5.7mg 33%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 10%
Iron 1.3mg 26%
Calcium 30mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 6.2
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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