Brunch

Snapper Turtle Soup is for Dinner.

Snapper Turtle Soup takes 30 minutes to prepare.

Snapper Turtle Soup takes 120 minutes to cook.

Snapper Turtle Soup makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Snapper Turtle Soup are:

Roux:
2-1/2 Sticks of Unsalted Butter
3/4 c All-purpose Flour

Soup Stock:
3 lb Snapping Turtle meat,
4 Stalks of Celery
2 Onions, minced
1-1/2 t Garlic, minced
3 Bay Leaves
1 t Oregano
1/2 t Thyme
1/2 t Fresh ground Black Pepper
1-1/2 c Tomato Pur?e
1 qt Beef Stock

Finish your soup with:
1/2 c Lemon juice
5 Hard-boiled eggs
1T Parsley
6 t Dry Sherry
Salt & Pepper to taste

Recipe adapted from: Commander's Palace's Turtle Soup au Sherry, New Orleans, LA.

Here is how you make Snapper Turtle Soup:

Preparation:1. Thoroughly wash the meat under cold running water.2. Drain. 3. Remove the bones and cut into 1/2-inch cubes.Roux:Melt 2 sticks butter in a heavy saucepan. Add the flour and cook, stirring frequently, over medium heat until the roux is light brown. Set aside.Soup:1. In a 5-quart saucepan, melt 1/2 stick of butter.2. Add the turtle meat. 3. Cook over high heat until the meat is brown. 4. Add celery, onions, garlic and seasonings. Cook until the vegetables are transparent.5. Add tomato pur?e, lower heat. Simmer for 10 minutes.6. Add the stock and simmer for 30 minutes. 7. Add the roux and cook over low heat, stirring, until the soup is smooth and thickened. Finishing touches:1. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 2. Add lemon juice, eggs and parsley.3. Remove from heat and serve. 4. At the table, add 1 teaspoon sherry to each soup plate.Serving Size:?Makes 4-6 Servings

The nutritional information for Snapper Turtle Soup is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 714.0

• Total Fat: 51.8 g
• Cholesterol: 584.0 mg
• Sodium: 1,683.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 22.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
• Protein: 42.6 g

The dietary needs meet for Snapper Turtle Soup is Low Fat