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 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

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.