*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                              TURTLE SOUP #1

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   3       lb           Turtle meat
   3 1/2   qt           Water
   2                    Chopped fine medium onions
   1                    Chopped fine rib of celery
     1/2                Bay leaf
   2                    Sprigs parsley
   6                    Cloves
   1       t            Sugar
   1       c            Canned tomatos
   3       tb           Butter
                        Salt & pepper to taste

  Cut meat from bones, set aside, reserve bones and
  gristle. Add onions, celery, bay leaf, parsley,
  cloves, sugar, tomatos, bones, gristle and salt and
  pepper to water; heat to boil. Simmer covered for 1
  hour. Meanwhile, cut meat in 1/4-inch dice and brown
  in butter. Strain broth and discard bones and
  vegetables. Add browned meat and drippings. Simmer for
  20-30 minutes until meat is done and broth is richly
  flavored. Do not overcook. Serve hot.
 


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