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

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

From Time Magazine Archive

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

Four separate dishes can be made from one head, viz.: boiled calf’s head, cold jellied calf’s head, mock turtle soup, tongue and brains, with white, Poulette, or Vinaigrette sauce.

From The Century Cook Book by Ronald, Mary

The next round was mock turtle soup, and it made a deep impression, especially on Charlie Swayne, because little Casanova Golden upset her share in his lap when he least expected it.

From Skiddoo! by McHugh, Hugh