SWEET CORN & MEATBALL SOUP

30 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Brown the meatballs in a large Dutch oven over medium heat, then set them aside.
  2. 2Brown the meatballs in a large Dutch oven over medium heat, then set them aside.
  3. 3Brown the meatballs in a large Dutch oven over medium heat, then set them aside.
  4. 4Add onions and peppers to the Dutch oven and sauté until tender.
  5. 5Add onions and peppers to the Dutch oven and sauté until tender.
  6. 6Add onions and peppers to the Dutch oven and sauté until tender.
  7. 7Cut the kernels off the corn cobs.
  8. 8Cut the kernels off the corn cobs.
  9. 9Cut the kernels off the corn cobs.
  10. 10Add corn, sliced garlic, and spices (kosher salt, black pepper, paprika) and sauté until fragrant.
  11. 11Add corn, sliced garlic, and spices (kosher salt, black pepper, paprika) and sauté until fragrant.
  12. 12Add corn, sliced garlic, and spices (kosher salt, black pepper, paprika) and sauté until fragrant.
  13. 13Add halved or quartered baby potatoes to the Dutch oven.
  14. 14Add halved or quartered baby potatoes to the Dutch oven.
  15. 15Add halved or quartered baby potatoes to the Dutch oven.
  16. 16Pour chicken bone broth into the Dutch oven.
  17. 17Pour chicken bone broth into the Dutch oven.
  18. 18Pour chicken bone broth into the Dutch oven.
  19. 19Add the browned meatballs to the soup.
  20. 20Add the browned meatballs to the soup.
  21. 21Add the browned meatballs to the soup.
  22. 22Add the corn cobs to the soup for extra flavor.
  23. 23Add the corn cobs to the soup for extra flavor.
  24. 24Add the corn cobs to the soup for extra flavor.
  25. 25Simmer the soup for about 30 minutes until everything is cooked through and tender.
  26. 26Simmer the soup for about 30 minutes until everything is cooked through and tender.
  27. 27Simmer the soup for about 30 minutes until everything is cooked through and tender.
  28. 28Remove the corn cobs from the soup.
  29. 29Remove the corn cobs from the soup.
  30. 30Remove the corn cobs from the soup.
  31. 31Add a splash of heavy cream to give it a chowder vibe.
  32. 32Add a splash of heavy cream to give it a chowder vibe.
  33. 33Add a splash of heavy cream to give it a chowder vibe.
  34. 34Stir in fresh herbs like basil and chives.
  35. 35Stir in fresh herbs like basil and chives.
  36. 36Stir in fresh herbs like basil and chives.
  37. 37Serve the soup in a bowl and top with Parmesan cheese and additional fresh chives.
  38. 38Serve the soup in a bowl and top with Parmesan cheese and additional fresh chives.
  39. 39Serve the soup in a bowl and top with Parmesan cheese and additional fresh chives.

Ingredients

  • 15 pieces mini meatballs
  • 15 pieces mini meatballs
  • 15 pieces mini meatballs
  • 1 onions
  • 1 onions
  • 1 onions
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 hot pepper
  • 1 hot pepper
  • 1 hot pepper
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 ears of corn
  • 2 ears of corn
  • 2 ears of corn
  • kosher salt
  • kosher salt
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • black pepper
  • paprika
  • paprika
  • paprika
  • 1 pint baby potatoes
  • 1 pint baby potatoes
  • 1 pint baby potatoes
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 0.33 cup heavy cream
  • 0.33 cup heavy cream
  • 0.33 cup heavy cream
  • chives
  • chives
  • chives
  • basil
  • basil
  • basil
  • Parmesan
  • Parmesan
  • Parmesan

Equipment

Dutch oventongsspatulaknifecutting boardladlebowl

Tips

  • Corn can actually be considered a vegetable or a grain depending on the type.
  • Sweet corn is a good source of fiber and is packed with micronutrients like potassium, magnesium, and folate.
  • Browning the meatballs and vegetables in the same Dutch oven lets you get all the flavor while only using one pan.
  • Don't throw away the corn cobs after cutting the kernels off; throwing them in the soup while it's simmering adds another layer of corn flavor and helps reduce waste.