Name: Turtle Soup
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 1 Kilogram Turtle meat; 100 Gram Butter; 4 Unit Garlic cloves; 60 Gram Toasted manioc; 1 Unit Onion; Unit Tomato juice; Unit Parsley; 4 cup Broth; 1 cup Wine; 1 pinch Pepper; 1 pinch Salt

Turtle soup is a recipe prepared in many cultures and is often considered a delicacy or luxury. In Guatemala, its consumption is very popular.

Throughout history, it has been appreciated as an exquisite delicacy and a symbol of status.

Its detailed preparation and the combination of local ingredients give it a special meaning at the Guatemalan table.

Turtle Soup

Soups

1 hour

Boiled

6 Servings

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Ingredients

1 kilogram of Turtle meat

100 grams of Butter

4 Garlic cloves

60 grams of Toasted manioc

1 Onion

Tomato juice

Parsley

4 cups of Broth

1 cup of Wine

1 pinch of Pepper

1 pinch of Salt

Preparation

Step 1 : Wash two pounds of turtle meat thoroughly and place it in an enameled pot.

Step 2 : Fry the meat with three ounces of butter; add four chopped garlic cloves, two ounces of toasted manioc, also ground; sliced onions, tomato juice, chopped parsley, and the appropriate salt.

Step 3 : Once everything is well fried, add four cups of good broth and a glass of wine. Then season and let it boil until well cooked.

Step 4 : Serve in a soup tureen sprinkled with pepper. Enjoy your meal!

Preparation (simple version)

Step 1 : Wash the turtle meat well and cook it in a pot with butter, garlic, manioc, onion, tomato juice, and parsley, seasoning with salt and pepper. Turtle Soup - Preparation - Step 1

Step 2 : Add the broth and wine to the pot, allowing it to boil until the meat is well cooked and the flavors are integrated. Turtle Soup - Preparation - Step 2