Name: Arnaud’s Turtle Soup Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 1 lb turtle meat, cleaned and chopped; 1/2 cup flour; 1/2 cup butter; 1 onion, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 3 stalks celery, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 4 cups chicken broth; 1/2 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 cup sherry; Salt and pepper, to taste; Hot sauce, to taste

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How To Make Arnaud’s Turtle Soup Recipe

A rich and hearty soup made with tender turtle meat, vegetables, and a savory roux base.

Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooking: 2 hours

Total: 2 hours 20 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 lb turtle meat, cleaned and chopped
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup butter
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup sherry
Salt and pepper, to taste
Hot sauce, to taste

Instructions

In a large pot, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add flour and stir constantly to make a roux. Cook until the roux turns a caramel color.
Add onion, bell pepper, and celery to the pot. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
Add garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add chicken broth, turtle meat, thyme, oregano, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours.
Add sherry and season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce to taste.
Serve hot with crusty bread.