Warm up your home with this hearty, comforting bowl of goodness. This soup is a rustic blend of tender potatoes, sweet corn, savory ground meat, and vegetables in a rich, velvety broth—perfect for those chilly, snow-dusted evenings.
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Looking for the perfect cold-weather meal? Try this creamy Amish Snow Day Soup. A simple, hearty, and delicious recipe featuring potatoes, corn, and savory meat.
Ingredients
- Ground Meat: 1 lb ground beef or sausage (or a mix).
- Vegetables:
- 3 cups potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes.
- 1 ½ cups frozen or canned corn.
- 1 cup carrots, sliced.
- ½ cup celery, diced (optional).
- 1 small onion, diced.
- Liquid Base: 4 cups beef or vegetable broth.
- Creamy Element: 1 ½ cups heavy cream or half-and-half.
- Thickener: 3 tbsp butter + 3 tbsp flour (for a quick roux).
- Seasoning: Salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the ground meat over medium-high heat. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the diced onion and celery to the pot with the meat. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Simmer: Add the potatoes, carrots, and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Add Corn: Stir in the corn and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Create the Roux: In a small separate pan, melt the butter and whisk in the flour to create a paste (roux). Cook for 1 minute.
- Thicken and Cream: Slowly whisk the roux into the soup to thicken it. Stir in the heavy cream and heat through—do not let it come to a hard boil once the cream is added to prevent curdling.
- Season: Taste and add salt, pepper, and garlic powder as needed.
Service Suggestions
- Bread: Serve with a side of warm, crusty bread or soft dinner rolls.
- Toppings: Sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese, crispy bacon bits, or fresh chives for extra texture and flavor.
Storage Tips
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days.
- Reheating: Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat. If the soup is too thick after refrigerating, add a splash of milk or broth to thin it out.
- Freezing: Cream-based soups can sometimes separate when frozen. It is recommended to freeze the soup before adding the cream, then stir it in fresh when you reheat it.
FAQs
Can I make this vegetarian?
Yes! Simply swap the ground meat for plant-based crumbles or extra hearty vegetables like mushrooms, and use vegetable broth instead of beef broth.
Can I use milk instead of heavy cream?
You can, but the soup will be thinner and less rich. To compensate, increase the amount of flour in your roux to help thicken the milk-based broth.
Conclusion
Whether you are actually snowed in or just craving something cozy, this Amish Snow Day Soup is the ultimate comfort food. It is simple to prepare, incredibly satisfying, and destined to become a favorite in your kitchen rotation. Enjoy!
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