Amish Snow Day Soup

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C. Motter Cindy

A hearty and comforting winter soup that feels like a warm embrace on cold days. This creamy Amish soup is perfect for snowy days and uses simple, wholesome ingredients.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

The Foundation

4 large potatoes peeled and cubed

The Aromatics

1 large yellow onion finely diced
2 carrots finely diced
2 stalks celery finely diced

The Liquid

6 cups broth chicken, beef, or vegetable

The Heart

1 cup corn
1 cup green beans fresh or frozen

The Creaminess

1 cup heavy cream or milk

Flavor Boosters

2 cloves garlic minced
1 pinch salt
1 crack black pepper

Equipment

Heavy-bottomed pot
Wooden spoon

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Place your heavy bottomed pot over medium heat. Add a splash of oil or a pat of butter. Sauté the onion, carrots, and celery until the onions are translucent and the carrots have just begun to soften. This usually takes about eight minutes.
Add the garlic and cook for just another minute until fragrant.
Stir in your cubed potatoes. Pour in your chosen broth until the vegetables are completely submerged. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then turn the heat down to low.
Cover the pot and let it simmer for about twenty minutes. You are looking for the potatoes to be fork tender.
If you are adding meat like ground beef or sausage, now is the time to stir it in, along with your corn and green beans. If you are using egg noodles, add them now and cook for another eight to ten minutes until they are soft.
Finally, pour in the heavy cream or milk. Stir gently but thoroughly. Taste the soup. Does it need more salt? A bit more pepper? This is your chance to make it perfect for your family. If the soup feels too thin, you can smash a few of the potato chunks against the side of the pot to release more starch.
Let the soup sit off the heat for five minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to settle and the texture to thicken slightly.

Notes

The beauty of an Amish snow day soup is its flexibility. If you find yourself without heavy cream, you can create a similar richness by whisking a little flour into milk before adding it to the pot. This creates a light roux that thickens the base significantly. For a slow cooker Amish snow day soup, simply place all ingredients except the dairy and delicate greens into the crockpot. Cook on low for six to eight hours. Stir in the cream and any frozen veggies during the last thirty minutes of cooking.