Chunky Potato And Pear Soup With Herb Meatballs

Name: Chunky Potato And Pear Soup With Herb Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 None pears, peeled, core removed and cut into pieces; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 3 tbsp sunflower oil; 1-2 medium shallots, peeled and chopped; 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and chopped (about 6-7 potatoes); 1/3 cup dry white wine; 2 1/2 cups vegetable stock; 4 tbsp chopped fresh oregano, plus extra leaves to garnish; 1 lb ground pork; 1 None medium egg; 1/3 cup breadcrumbs; 1/2 None leek, thinly sliced; Pinch None grated nutmeg

Servings: persons

2 None pears, peeled, core removed and cut into pieces
1 tbsp lemon juice
3 tbsp sunflower oil
1-2 medium shallots, peeled and chopped
2 lbs potatoes, peeled and chopped (about 6-7 potatoes)
1/3 cup dry white wine
2 1/2 cups vegetable stock
4 tbsp chopped fresh oregano, plus extra leaves to garnish
1 lb ground pork
1 None medium egg
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 None leek, thinly sliced
Pinch None grated nutmeg

1
Mix the pear and lemon juice together. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a saucepan then add the shallots and saute for 2-3 mins. Stir in three-quarters of the potatoes and the pear and continue to saute for a further 2-3 mins.
2
Pour the white wine and stock into the pan then bring to a boil and simmer for 20-25 mins, stirring.
3
Meanwhile, mix the oregano, pork, egg and breadcrumbs together and season. Form the mixture into 12 meatballs with wet hands. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a frying pan and add the meatballs. Sear on all sides, 6-8 mins total, then remove from the pan and keep warm.
4
Add the remaining potato to the frying pan and saute for 12-15 mins, until cooked through and golden. Add the leek 5 mins before the end of cooking and season.
5
Remove the soup from the heat and mash using a potato masher. Stir in the nutmeg and season. Divide the soup, meatballs, potatoes and leek between 4 bowls and garnish with oregano. Serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 None pears, peeled, core removed and cut into pieces, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 3 tbsp sunflower oil, 1-2 medium shallots, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Chunky Potato And Pear Soup With Herb Meatballs falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!