Now, now, if we're talking about soul food, PPPPLLLLEEEAAASSSSEEE let's not forget oxtail! Used to think it was gross because of the image that one instantly conjures up when talking about it. But in a soup, DDDAAAAYYYMMMMNNNN! If cooked right, you'll slap the blonde offa Barbie!
And let's not forget hominey or grits! MMMM good!