Amish Snow Day Soup

C. Motter Cindy

A hearty and comforting soup that is perfect for cold winter days. This soup combines the richness of milk and butter with the heartiness of potatoes and hand rubbed noodles for a soul warming experience.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

4 cups 4 cups of russet potatoes, peeled and cubed into small pieces peeled and cubed
1 medium 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced finely diced
4 cups 4 cups of chicken broth or vegetable stock
2 cups 2 cups of whole milk or half and half for extra richness
4 tablespoons 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter unsalted
1 cup 1 cup of wide egg noodles or homemade Amish kluski noodles
1.5 teaspoons 1 teaspoon of sea salt and half a teaspoon of black pepper sea salt and black pepper
1 cup Optional: 1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese for topping sharp cheddar cheese
Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish fresh parsley

Equipment

Large Heavy-bottomed Pot or Dutch Oven
Potato Masher

Method

Sauté the Aromatics

Boil the Potatoes

Incorporate the Noodles

Add the Creamy Element

Season and Simmer

The Finishing Touch

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 12gFat: 20g

Notes

This soup is quite filling on its own, but pairing it with the right sides can turn it into a full feast. My favorite way to serve this is with a crusty loaf of sourdough bread for dipping. The tang of the bread cuts through the richness of the dairy perfectly.

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