Name: Treme (Mock) Turtle Soup
Yield: Serves 4-6
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs. ground sirloin; 6 stalks celery, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup chopped onion; 3/4 cup butter; 1 15-oz. can tomato puree; 2 14.5-oz. cans chicken broth; 2 14.5-oz. cans beef broth; 1/2 cup flour mixed with 1 cup water; 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce; 1 cup ketchup; 1 tsp. hot sauce; 2 bay leaves; 1 1/2 tsp. thyme; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 1/2 cups lemon juice; 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, minced; 6 hard-boiled eggs, chopped; 6 slices lemon, for garnish; 1 cup sherry, or to taste, optional

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When it comes to cooking, we like things to be quick and easy—as long as flavor is not sacrificed. However, when it comes to soup, we realize that an extra few minutes of prep work make a real difference in the richness and quality of a recipe.

Quickly sautéing vegetables before adding them to the slow cooker scales back their acidity and firmness. Allowing them to then simmer in the slow cooker for hours allows all of the ingredients to meld. It's the perfect formula for a successful soup!

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