Cow Foot Soup (Cow Heel Soup)

5 from 8 votes

Cow Foot Soup (Cow Heel Soup)

This cow foot soup (cow heel soup) is comfort food in a bowl. It is hearty and flavorful, rich in collagen and nutrients, and can be enjoyed in any season!

Prep Time5

Cook Time1 5

Total Time1 10

Course: Soups & Stews

Cuisine: African

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings:

Calories: 469kcal

Author: Tayo Oredola

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients

3 lb cow feet
1 onion chopped
¼ cup olive oil
2 teaspoon arrowroot powder
1 habanero pepper
½ red bell pepper chopped
2 scallions chopped
1 teaspoon bouillon powder
1 teaspoon crayfish substitute with coconut aminos
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon salt or to taste

Instructions

Turn the instant pot to sauté mode.
Add olive oil to the instant pot, then add the chopped onions.
¼ cup olive oil, 1 onion
Sauté for about a minute, then add about a half cup of water.
Add the cow feet and the spices.
1 teaspoon bouillon powder, 1 teaspoon crayfish, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, ½ teaspoon salt, 3 lb cow feet
Stir till the cow feet is well coated with the spices.
After about 2-3 minutes, pour in about 3-4 cups of water, or just enough to cover the cow feet.
Place the instant pot lid back on and switch to manual mode. Set to 30 minutes on high pressure.
When the instant pot timer goes off, let it naturally release for 10 minutes before you quick-release the pressure.
Turn the instant pot back to sauté mode.
Add the chopped red bell pepper, and whole habanero pepper and let cook for about 5-10 minutes.
½ red bell pepper, 1 habanero pepper
Taste for salt and adjust if necessary.
Combine 2 teaspoons of arrowroot powder and 1 tablespoon of water in a small bowl to make a slurry, and whisk together.
2 teaspoon arrowroot powder
Pour it into the cow foot soup and let it cook till it thickens.
Garnish with scallions and serve!
2 scallions

Notes

If you like your cow feet really tough, quickly release the pressure immediately when you're done. If you like them really soft, where they just fall off the bone, let the pressure naturally release all the way. This will make the cow feet' meat much more tender.

I add a whole habanero pepper, which adds enough heat and flavor to the dish without being overpowering. You can leave out the whole habanero pepper if you want it less spicy. Or chop it up to increase the heat!

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