Ah, Amish Snow Day Soup—cozy, hearty, and perfect for chilly days when you just want something warm and comforting. ❄️🍲
Here’s a classic recipe:
Amish Snow Day Soup
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or ground sausage (optional for vegetarian, skip meat)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef or chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 2 cups water
- 3–4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2–3 carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup green beans, chopped
- 1 cup macaroni or egg noodles (optional, for extra heartiness)
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
How to Make
- Cook the meat
- In a large pot, brown the ground beef or sausage with onions until cooked through.
- Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add garlic & veggies
- Sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add carrots, celery, and potatoes; stir for a minute.
- Add liquids & seasonings
- Pour in broth and water.
- Add salt, pepper, thyme, and parsley.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Simmer
- Cook 20–25 min until potatoes and carrots are tender.
- Add remaining ingredients
- Stir in corn, green beans, and noodles (if using).
- Simmer another 10 min until noodles are cooked.
- Taste & adjust
- Add more salt or pepper if needed.
- Serve hot with fresh bread or cornbread.
Tips
- This soup gets better the next day—flavors meld beautifully.
- Can be made vegetarian by using vegetable broth and skipping meat.
- Add a dash of hot sauce or smoked paprika for a little kick.
If you want, I can also give a super creamy, cheesy Amish Snow Day Soup version that’s ultra-comforting—basically like a hug in a bowl 😏.
Do you want that richer version?
