In the ancient tradition of the Algonquian and Iroquois, Powhatan, Chicahominiy and Cherkokee always had a cauldron of soup or stew over the fire in case guests arrived unexpectedly. In the delicious soups, however, the ingredients ultimately focused on what leftovers to use. It combined game - mostly squirrels, rabbits or turkey with corn, beans and tomatoes and tasty spices.