How did soul food get that name?

Question

How did soul food get that name?

Answer 1

cause it heals your soul.

Answer 2

because that was the only thing slaves had that was closest to there home and they made it from their soul they cooked and sung to express there feelings

Answer 3

Few things that the body enjoys eating are also enjoyed by your soul

Soul food must be exquisite to the palate.

Answer 4

soul food..um im thinking because it comes from the soul..as in

more of a family background that comforting because it has to do with ur family and something that brings back the warm memories of family dinners..

well at least thats wut i would think it is haha