Alligator and ham soup

Recipe Categories : | Alligator | Ham | All Soups | Meat Soups |

  Ingredients :

• 2 lb alligator meat
• 2 tbsp flour
• ½ lb ham
• 1-2 segments lemon
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2-3 cloves
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 bay leaf
• thyme to taste
• parsley to taste
• salt & pepper to taste

Preparation and Cooking Instructions

1. Cut ham into 1" cubes. Mix herbs and seasonings with it, and put them aside.
2. Boil alligator meat 15 minutes. Remove from heat and save the stock.
3. Dice up the meat. Brown onions in lard or vegetable oil, add alligator meat and brown well.
4. Add ham and seasonings, stirring constantly. Add stock and 2½ - 3 quarts water with salt and various peppers (to taste) and also the lemon, chopped very fine.
5. Cook for an hour or so stirring frequently.