Yunxi Horse-head Goat Soup

Yunxi Horse-head Goat Soup

　　Yunxi Horse-head Goat Soup is a specialty of Yunxi County, Shiyan City, Hubei Province. In collaboration with Wuhan-based leading food enterprise Piaopiao Group, Yunxi County has produced canned “Horse-head Goat Soup” that is “delicious, tender, and savory,” and is sold across the country.

　　The Horse-head Goat is raised in the mountainous areas at altitudes above 800 meters on the southern slopes of the Qinling Mountains in northwestern Hubei. It is named for its hornless head, horse-like face, and resemblance to a white colt. Commonly known as the “hornless goat” or “gourd-head goat,” it is relatively large (with an average weight of around 40 kilograms), has a rectangular build, sparse mostly white fur, and some black speckled markings. It is known for its tender meat, lack of strong gamey odor, high protein content, and low fat and cholesterol levels.

　　Yunxi County raises over 300,000 Horse-head Goats. Due to the lack of large-scale processing facilities and preservation technology, authentic Horse-head Goat Soup could only be enjoyed in local restaurants and homes for centuries. As part of the “Yunxi Table,” the soup was featured on CCTV’s variety show “A World of Lovers.” In collaboration with Wuhan-based leading food enterprise Piaopiao Group, Yunxi County has produced canned “Horse-head Goat Soup” that is “delicious, tender, and savory,” and is sold across the country.