New Orleans Turtle Soup Recipe

Cooking Directions

1. 1

   Sauté the Vegetables

   In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and green bell pepper. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.

2. 2

   Add Garlic and Turtle Meat

   Stir in the minced garlic and diced turtle meat. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. 3

   Combine Ingredients

   Add the diced tomatoes, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, and thyme to the pot. Bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Simmer the Soup

   Reduce heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Season with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste.

5. 5

   Serve and Garnish

   Remove bay leaves before serving. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped green onions and hard-boiled eggs.