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Amish Snow Day Soup

Cozy Amish Snow Day Soup for Perfect Winter Comfort

Amish Snow Day Soup is a comforting winter dish filled with vegetables and creamy goodness, perfect for cold nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil can use any cooking oil of choice
  • 1 medium onion diced, or shallots/leeks for milder taste
  • 2 cloves garlic minced, or substitute with garlic powder
  • 2 medium carrots chopped, can add parsnips
  • 2 stalks celery chopped, fennel can be used as alternative
  • 2 medium potatoes cubed, cauliflower can be used for low-carb
Main Elements
  • 1 cup corn frozen corn is convenient
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with juice, adjust cooking time for fresh
  • 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth water with seasoning can also be a lighter option
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme fresh herbs enhance flavor
  • 1 teaspoon oregano fresh can elevate flavor
  • to taste salt essential for seasoning
  • to taste pepper essential for seasoning
Heartiness
  • 1 cup egg noodles or pasta; zucchini noodles for low-carb
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream optional; can replace with coconut milk for dairy-free
Finishing Touch
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
  2. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 chopped carrots, and 2 chopped celery stalks. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  3. Add 2 cubed potatoes, 1 cup of corn, and 1 can of diced tomatoes, and pour in 4 cups of broth. Season with thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat to low and cover. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
  5. Stir in 1 cup of egg noodles and 1/2 cup of heavy cream if desired. Heat through for another 5 minutes.
  6. Adjust seasonings if needed, serve hot garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 7gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 580mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This soup is versatile; cook noodles separately if freezing leftovers to keep them from becoming mushy.

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