Amish Snow Day Soup: A Cozy Winter Warm-Up Recipe
Amish Snow Day Soup is a comforting and hearty winter soup packed with fresh vegetables, tender potatoes, and savory herbs. This cozy recipe combines sautéed onions, garlic, carrots, and celery with corn, tomatoes, and broth to create a flavorful base, finished with tender egg noodles and an optional creamy touch of heavy cream. Perfect for a chilly day, this soup warms you from the inside out.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Vegetables and Aromatics
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
Liquids and Broth
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (optional for a creamy version)
Seasonings and Finishing
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked egg noodles or any pasta of your choice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Sauté Onions: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent, releasing their natural sweetness and aroma.
- Add Garlic and Vegetables: Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrots, and celery. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables soften, developing a rich flavor base for the soup.
- Simmer Soup Base: Add the cubed potato, corn, diced tomatoes with their juice, broth, dried thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and flavors have melded.
- Finish with Noodles and Cream: If using, stir in the cooked egg noodles and heavy cream. Heat through on low for an additional 5 minutes to warm the noodles and blend the creaminess into the soup.
- Season and Serve: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot, garnished generously with freshly chopped parsley for a bright, fresh finish.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- The heavy cream is optional; omit it for a lighter, broth-based soup.
- Cook the egg noodles separately according to package instructions before adding them to the soup.
- You can substitute fresh herbs for dried thyme and oregano if preferred, using triple the amount.
- Leftover soup keeps well refrigerated for up to 4 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months.
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