Turtle soup, with 23 ingredients, is more like a stew. Commander’s Palace serves about 400 gallons of turtle soup per month, said Lally Brennan.

Turtle soup became a popular delicacy in the United States in the 18th and 19th ... you can head to Louisiana to get a taste of the turtle soup that’s still part of its current culinary ...

In the 19th century, turtle soup was the hottest dish around. ... you can head to Louisiana to get a taste of the turtle soup that’s still part of its current culinary scene.

Turtle soup, with 23 ingredients, is more like a stew. Commander’s Palace serves about 400 gallons of turtle soup per month, said Lally Brennan.