Louisiana Turtle Soup

Name: Louisiana Turtle Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h 30 min
Total time: 4 h 40 min
Cuisine: American, Cajun And Creole
Ingredients: 5 lb Turtle Meat (bone-in will weigh more, or boneless.); 3 each Large Bay Leaves; 3 teaspoons Salt; 10 each Whole Black Peppercorns; 2 each Yellow Onions (diced); 1 each Green Bell Pepper (deseeded and diced); 2 each Celery (diced); 8 each Garlic (divided); 12 Cups Water; 8 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter; 1 Cup All Purpose Flour; 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes; 3 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce; 1 Tablespoon Creole Seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper; 1 Tablespoon Paprika; 1/2 Cup Dry Sherry; 1/3 Cup Fresh Parsley (Chopped); 3 each Large Hardboiled Eggs (chopped); 1 each Lemon (zest and juice needed)