Turtle Soup#1

* Exported from MasterCook *

TURTLE SOUP #1

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 lb Turtle meat
3 1/2 qt Water
2 Chopped fine medium onions
1 Chopped fine rib of celery
1/2 Bay leaf
2 Sprigs parsley
6 Cloves
1 t Sugar
1 c Canned tomatos
3 tb Butter
Salt & pepper to taste

Cut meat from bones, set aside, reserve bones and
gristle. Add onions, celery, bay leaf, parsley,
cloves, sugar, tomatos, bones, gristle and salt and
pepper to water; heat to boil. Simmer covered for 1
hour. Meanwhile, cut meat in 1/4-inch dice and brown
in butter. Strain broth and discard bones and
vegetables. Add browned meat and drippings. Simmer for
20-30 minutes until meat is done and broth is richly
flavored. Do not overcook. Serve hot.



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