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meatball chowder

Recipe by
RC :)
Reading, PA

Recipe is from one of the first cookbooks we used as children.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For meatball chowder

  • MEATBALLS
  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 1 tsp
    seasoned salt (can also use garlic powder and onion powder)
  • 1/8 tsp
    pepper
  • 1
    egg, beaten
  • 2 tsp
    dried parsley
  • 2 Tbsp
    cracker crumbs
  • 1 Tbsp
    milk
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    oil
  • SOUP
  • 2 - 3
    chopped onions
  • 3
    sliced carrots
  • 1 c
    sliced celery
  • 2
    potatoes, cubed
  • 3 c
    water
  • 3
    beef bouillon cubes
  • 3 c
    tomato juice
  • 2 Tbsp
    rice
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1-6 oz. can
    corn
  • 1
    bay leaf

How To Make meatball chowder

  • 1
    Mix meatball ingredients, except flour and oil. Form into small meatballs, about 3/4" in diameter. Dip in flour and lightly brown in oil.
  • 2
    In a large pot, combine all soup ingredients, except corn. Add meatballs. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are soft (appx 1 1/2 hours).
  • 3
    Add corn during last 10 minutes. Remove bay leaf before serving.
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