Jul 14 2026
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Cup Of Snapping Turtle Soup (6 Oz) Recipe

Inspired by Brennan's Houston
Time1h
Serves4

A Brennan’s tradition splashed with Lustau Sherry

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Ingredients

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Soup Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Turtle Meat

    In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced snapping turtle meat and sauté until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add Vegetables

    Stir in the chopped onion, celery, carrot, and minced garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Build the Soup Base

    Add the tomato paste to the pot and mix well. Pour in the chicken broth, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.

  4. 4

    Simmer the Soup

    Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 45 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the turtle meat to become tender.

  5. 5

    Finish with Sherry

    Remove the bay leaves and stir in the Lustau Sherry and lemon juice. Adjust seasoning to taste.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve hot.

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