Snapping Turtle Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. turtle meat
butter or margarine
1 onion, sliced
2 c. celery, sliced
1 c. lima beans, soaked
3 potatoes, diced
3 carrots, sliced
1 can tomatoes
1/2 c. chopped parsley
salt and pepper
2 bay leaves
1/2 tsp. garlic powder

Preparation

Cut up the meat in 1-inch cubes.
Brown in butter or margarine.
Place remaining ingredients in a stew pot, add water and bring to a boil.
Lower heat and simmer for about 30 minutes. Add the turtle meat and cook slowly for 45 minutes or until meat is tender.