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Spicy Cow Foot Soup
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 2 lbs cow foot, cleaned and chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper, whole
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp allspice
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 8 cups water
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 1 cho-cho (chayote), diced
- 1 cup cabbage, chopped
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp of vegetable oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, thyme, allspice, black pepper, and salt. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onions are translucent.
- Add the chopped cow foot to the pot and brown for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in 8 cups of water and add the whole scotch bonnet pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 2 hours until the cow foot is tender.
- Once the cow foot is tender, add the diced carrots, potatoes, and cho-cho to the pot. Let it simmer for an additional 20 minutes until the vegetables are cooked through.
- Stir in the chopped cabbage, green onions, and lime juice. Let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Remove the scotch bonnet pepper before serving.
- Serve hot and enjoy the spicy kick of this delicious cow foot soup!
Cow Foot Soup, a Caribbean delicacy, has a rich history dating back to the days of African slavery. This hearty soup is a fusion of African and Caribbean flavors, with a spicy kick that sets it apart. Renowned chefs like Levi Roots and Ainsley Harriott have popularized this dish, infusing it with their own unique twists. In Jamaica, renowned restaurants like Scotchies and Hellshire Beach are known for serving the best versions of this spicy soup. The key to a perfect Cow Foot Soup lies in the slow simmering of the cow foot, peppers, and traditional Caribbean spices, creating a fiery and flavorful broth that's truly unforgettable.
210 min
6
380 calories
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