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Pumpkin Meatball Soup | Chef John’s Cooking Class

Pumpkin with meatballs is a warm, comforting and filling dish to have on a crisp autumn night. The pumpkin is creamy soft. The meatball is chewy. The broth is clear and rich. It tastes umami and sweet. You can easily make this dish with an easy recipe that will guide you step by step.

Pumpkin Meatball Soup | Chef John’s Cooking Class
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PRE TIME: 10 min
COOKING TIME: 20 min
TOTAL TIME: 30 min
2 SERVING
Ingredients:
  • 10 oz. Kabocha
  • ㅤMeatball Seasoning
  • 12 oz. Ground pork
  • 1 tbsp. Ginger, minced
  • tbsp. Green onion, chopped
  • 1 tbsp. Shaoxing wine
  • 1/2 tsp. Ground salt
  • 1 tsp. Sugar
  • 1/8 tsp. White pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp. Olive oil
  • ㅤSoup
  • 1 Qt Water
  • 1 can Chicken broth
  • 1/2 tbsp. Shaoxing wine
  • 1/4 tsp. Salt
  • 1 tsp. Green onions
Directions:
Step 1
Step 1
1
Cut the kabocha into small pieces. Don't peel the pumpkin skin. It tastes delicious.
Step 2
Step 2
2
Put ground pork in a bowl, add all the 【Meatball Seasoning】ingredents, then mix thoroughly.
Step 3
Step 3
3
In a pot over high heat, add water and bring to a boil then add chicken broth and pumpkin.
Step 4
Step 4
4
Shape the seasoned ground pork into meatballs and put them in the pot.
Step 5
Step 5
5
Add Shaoxing cooking wine and cook for 10-15 minutes over low heat. Add salt and chopped green onion.
Step 6
Step 6
6
Enjoy!