mock turtle soup

American  

noun

1. a rich, clear soup prepared to resemble green turtle soup, made with a calf's head or other meat, seasonings, and often with wine.

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mock turtle soup British  

noun

1. an imitation turtle soup made from a calf's head

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Etymology

Origin of mock turtle soup

First recorded in 1775–85

Example Sentences

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mock turtle soup

Over all pour the mock turtle soup and enough water to cover.

From Time Magazine Archive

Brown flour a deep mahogany brown—add part of the stock to blend into thick sauce—bring to a boil and cook slowly for five minutes; then strain into the stock or mock turtle soup.

From Mrs. Wilson's Cook Book Numerous New Recipes Based on Present Economic Conditions by Wilson, Mary A.

In submitting this analysis permit me to say that I find traces of mock turtle soup, and India Rubber.

From Peck's Compendium of Fun by Peck, George W. (George Wilbur)

We’re going to have mock turtle soup for supper!

From Alice in Wonderland A Dramatization of Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking Glass" by Gerstenberg, Alice

It is especially relished in mock turtle soup, which, when correctly made, derives its peculiar taste chiefly from the clovelike flavor of basil.

From Culinary Herbs: Their Cultivation Harvesting Curing and Uses by Kains, M. G. (Maurice Grenville)