Cow Foot Soup

Ingredients

 * 1 medium cow foot
 * 2 Irish potatoes (diced)
 * 1 large carrot (chopped)
 * 8 - 10 spice seeds
 * 1 tsp (5ml) salt
 * ¼ lb macaroni (broken into small pieces)
 * 1 onion (sliced)
 * 2 plugs garlic (crushed)
 * 1 can vegetable soup (optional)
 * ½ tsp (2 ml) black pepper
 * ½ tsp (2 ml) thyme
 * ½ - 1 lb tripe (optional)

Directions

 * 1) Clean cow foot well. Boil for about 15 minutes and throw off the water (to make less sticky).
 * 2) Add fresh water and spice seeds. Boil with tripe until tender. (Use a pressure cooker if available).
 * 3) Add potatoes, carrots, macaroni, onion and garlic.
 * 4) Season to taste with salt, pepper and thyme.
 * 5) Add soup. Cook for about 3 – 5 minutes more. Serve hot.