turtle and ham soup

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds turtle meat
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 small piece of ham
  • 1 - piece of lemon
  • 1 - chopped onion
  • 1 - clove
  • 1 - clove garlic
  • 1 - bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • - parsley sprigs, chopped
  • - salt and pepper to taste

How To Make turtle and ham soup

  • Step 1
    Cut ham into bits; mash herbs and seasonings with it, and put them aside.
  • Step 2
    Boil turtle meat 15 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Remove from heat and save the stock.
  • Step 4
    Chop up the meat.
  • Step 5
    Brown onions in lard or vegetable oil; add turtle meat and brown well.
  • Step 6
    Then add ham and seasonings, stirring constantly.
  • Step 7
    Add stock and 2-1/2 to 3 quarts water with salt and various peppers (to taste) and also the lemon, chopped very fine.
  • Step 8
    Cook for an hour or so stirring frequently.

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