Amish Snow Day Soup (Print)

A cozy, velvety soup with tender vegetables, savory broth, and creamy richness, perfect for a chilly day's comfort.

# Ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium onion, diced
02 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 2 medium carrots, sliced
04 - 2 stalks celery, diced
05 - 1 bell pepper, chopped
06 - 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
07 - 1 cup corn kernels
08 - 1 cup green beans, chopped

→ Broth & Dairy

09 - 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
10 - 1 cup heavy cream

→ Herbs & Seasoning

11 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
13 - 1 bay leaf
14 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ For Cooking & Garnish

15 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
16 - Fresh parsley, chopped

# Directions:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add carrots, celery, and bell pepper. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften.
04 - Add potatoes, corn, and green beans. Stir to combine all ingredients.
05 - Pour in broth. Add thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20–25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
06 - Remove bay leaf. Stir in heavy cream and cook for another 5 minutes until heated through.
07 - Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The cream creates the most luxurious texture without feeling heavy
  • It uses whatever vegetables are languishing in your crisper drawer
  • Leftovers taste even better after the flavors have time to become friends
02 -
  • The cream will curdle if you boil it after adding, so keep the heat gentle
  • Potatoes absorb salt as they cook, so always taste before serving
03 -
  • Cut all vegetables to similar sizes so they cook evenly
  • Letting the soup rest for 10 minutes before serving allows flavors to meld
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