Iowa BBQ Soup (Pork & Corn)

With BBQ sauce, pork, corn & more, Iowa BBQ Soup is loaded with summer flavor. Perfect for tailgate parties, picnics or even a complete meal.

I didn’t set out to create a BBQ soup when I pulled out the big kettle.  But after the recipe I was making turned out… well, downright boring, I knew I needed to punch it up. 

The original fiasco happened right after a trip to Iowa where we ate lots of local BBQ, pork and corn.  Hmm, why not turn my disappointing corn chowder into a delicious BBQ Soup!  

Originally published in 2016, I knew I had to repost this when my Sunday blogging group decided to do a yummy BBQ collection!

Why You’ll Love This!

Flavorful.  As I mentioned, this was created to punch up the flavor of a bland soup.  And how to you beat the great taste of Iowa BBQ!

Quick & Easy.  Just sautee up some ground pork and vegetables and it’s a snap!

Healthy and Hearty.  The corn and peppers add vegetable goodness but it comes off as a hearty, meaty soup.  The best of both worlds!

Step by Step Directions

With just a minimum of prep, the soup is easy and fool-proof.  You start by sautéing the ground pork

Then the vegetables.

Combine everything, add BBQ sauce, then enjoy

How easy is that!

Variations

While this is lovely as a BBQ pork soup, you could easily substitute shredded or ground turkey or chicken for BBQ chicken soup. Hmm, this might make a perfect Thanksgiving leftover soup!

And if you’re looking for a Pulled Pork Soup recipe just use shredded pork instead of ground!

Love corn but not a pork fan?  How about a nice Chicken Corn Soup?

Tips and Notes

This soup is great way to use up a bountiful harvest of fresh corn but equally delicious (and even easier) with canned or frozen corn.

I freeze peppers whole and always have them available for last minute recipe requirements. It’s super easy, just drop into a zip loc bag, no blanching required.

The BBQ sauce makes a big difference in this so make sure you use something with a lot of flavor.  You might even consider homemade like this Cherry BBQ Sauce or Apple Smoked BBQ Sauce.

Prep ingredients for Iowa BBQ Soup

A small bowl of this soup works beautifully as a first course.  But since it’s loaded with vegetables, meat and potatoes, it even works as a complete meal, especially with the addition or bread and/or salad.  

My husband (the carnivore) was pretty excited that this originally vegan soup now had meat.   I was ecstatic to have rescued a recipe and create a delicious new soup option! 

Iowa BBQ Soup

Looking for a fun fall dish? How about this tasty Iowa BBQ Soup loaded with pork, corn, peppers & flavored with savory BBQ sauce.

Author: Inger

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Total Time 30 mins

Servings 8

Ingredients

  

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• 1 lb lean ground pork
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 large potato diced
• 2 red bell peppers diced
• 4 cups of corn if using fresh, from about 5 large ears
• 5 cups broth vegetable or meat
• ½ cup BBQ sauce

Instructions

 

• In a large stockpot, brown the ground pork. When cooked through, remove the meat from the pan and set aside.
• Drain off all but about 1 tablespoon of the fat. Add the onion and sauté until tender. Add the garlic potato and diced red pepper and cook for another minute or two.
• Return the meat to the pan and add the corn and broth. Bring to a boil and cook for about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the BBQ sauce and serve.

I am not a health professional and nutrition data is calculated programatically. Accuracy may vary with product selection, calculator accuracy, etc. Consult a professional for the best information.

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• Iowa BBQ Soup from Art of Natural Living
• Kalua Pork from That Recipe
• Korean BBQ Flanken Style Ribs from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• Slow Cooker BBQ Beef Sandwiches from Blogghetti

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