Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsThe Lucky Turtle GrillTurtle Soup Recipe

Turtle Soup Recipe

Time2h 30m
Serves4

A delicious, hearty soup with fresh turtle meat.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Seasoning

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Turtle Meat

    Clean and cut the fresh turtle meat into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Chop Vegetables

    Chop the onion, celery, carrots, and mince the garlic. Set aside.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté Vegetables

    In a large pot, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until softened.

  2. 4

    Add Garlic

    Add the minced garlic to the pot and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 5

    Incorporate Turtle Meat

    Add the prepared turtle meat to the pot, stirring well to mix with the sautéed vegetables.

  4. 6

    Add Broth and Seasonings

    Pour in the chicken broth and add bay leaves, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.

  5. 7

    Simmer the Soup

    Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the turtle meat is tender.

Finishing Touches

  1. 8

    Remove Bay Leaves

    After simmering, remove the bay leaves from the soup.

  2. 9

    Garnish and Serve

    Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

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