mock turtle soup

• Sopa que imita el sabor y la textura de la sopa de tortuga verde, generalmente preparada con carne de cabeza de ternera u otras carnes. También es famosa por el personaje «Falsa Tortuga» en el libro de Lewis Carroll «Las aventuras de Alicia en el país de las maravillas».

A soup made from a calf's head or other meat, traditionally prepared to imitate the flavor and texture of green turtle soup. It is also famously referenced in Lewis Carroll's 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' as the Mock Turtle character.

1. Imitation turtle soupC1formalbritish

   A soup made from a calf's head or other meats to imitate the flavor and texture of green turtle soup.

   sopa de tortuga falsa

   • Mock turtle soup was a popular dish in Victorian England.
   • The chef prepared a rich mock turtle soup for the banquet.
   • Many old cookbooks include a recipe for mock turtle soup.