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Cow Foot Soup

Cow foot soup -- slowly simmered with spices, yam-. Fatty, Gelatinous Spicy and truly a Delight!!
Course Main
Cuisine Caribbean
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 4 -5
Calories 207kcal
Author Imma

Ingredients

  • 3 –3 1/2 pounds cow foot
  • 1 pound yam or plantain
  • 1 large onion diced
  • ½ cup diced celery
  • 2-3 green onion chopped
  • 3 thyme sprigs
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ½ -1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 8-12 ounce carrot sliced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat a large  heavy bottom sauce  pan with about 2 tablespoon s oil then add onions, celery and sauté for about a minute or two
  • Add all the spices paprika, garlic, cayenne pepper, thyme, bouillon and salt to taste. Stir for another minute, throw in the cow foot, continue stirring for about 2 minutes add a little bit of water if needed.
  • Gently add about 8 -10 cups of water to   the pot, bring to a boil and simmer for about 2 -3 hours.
  • About 20 minutes before it is ready add yam ,carrot and green onion– cook until yam is tender. Adjust seasonings and thickness of soup.
  • Serve warm

Nutrition

Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 3g | Sodium: 59mg | Potassium: 940mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 11810IU | Vitamin C: 37.5mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1.7mg