Soul food didn't have a single inventor. Instead, it evolved from the culinary traditions of enslaved Africans in the American South.
Forced to cook with limited ingredients and resources, enslaved people adapted their West African cooking techniques to utilize readily available ingredients like corn, pork, greens, and beans. These dishes were passed down through generations, becoming integral to the culture and identity of Black Americans.
While no single person can be credited with inventing soul food, its origins lie in the resilience and ingenuity of African Americans who transformed hardship into culinary excellence.
