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Name: Authentic Bahamian Turtle Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Bahamas
Ingredients: 2 lbs turtle meat, cut into 1-inch cubes (substitute: beef or oxtail if turtle is unavailable); 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 large yellow onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 4 celery stalks, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, whole (optional, for heat); 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves (or 1 tsp dried thyme); 1 tsp ground allspice; 1 tsp paprika; 2 bay leaves; 1 tsp salt (or to taste); 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes; 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock; 2 cups water; 1 large carrot, peeled and diced; 1 medium potato, peeled and diced; 1/2 cup okra, sliced (optional, for thickening); 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish); 1 lime, cut into wedges (for serving)

Bahamian Turtle Soup

Bahamas

Grand Bahama

Rich soup made with turtle meat and vegetables.

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