Legendary Turtle Soup

Commander’s Palace ships its Legendary Turtle Soup nationwide on Goldbelly! The history of turtle soup can be traced back to the early French Acadians as they settled Louisiana and founded New Orleans more than 300 years ago. The tradition of cooking eggs in soup or stew was to ensure that a family always had enough nutrition on the table even during leaner times or between seasons. Turtle soup has been on the Commander’s Palace menu since it opened in 1893 and is recognized as being the best and most authentic version in the United States.

Add two loaves of Commander’s Palace’s legendary garlic bread. This garlic bread has been a staple in Commander’s Palace and is served warm at every table. Back in the mid 90’s, Chef Jamie Shannon got tired of making it before each shift and decided to switch it out and serve Cognac whipped chicken liver mousse instead. Although the recipe tasted great, guests revolted and demanded the New Orleans restaurant bring back the famous bread to start each meal. The risky experiment lasted only a week and the cheese-covered crispy bread was back by popular demand and here to stay.

Nestled in the heart of New Orleans’ tree-lined Garden District, Commander’s Palace has been serving legendary Haute Creole cuisine since 1893. Emeril Lagasse, Paul Prudhomme, Jamie Shannon, Tory McPhail, and now Meg Bickford are just some of the chefs who have commanded the kitchen over the years. This New Orleans restaurant, known for its garlic bread, turtle soup, and seafood gumbo, is the winner of seven James Beard Foundation Awards.