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Amish Snow Day Soup

Comforting Amish Snow Day Soup: Warm Up Your Winter Evenings

A bowl of Cozy Amish Snow Day Soup to chase away the chill, perfect for winter evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Amish
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Feel free to use any neutral oil.
  • 1 Onion Diced, can substitute with shallots.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced or garlic powder.
For the Vegetables
  • 2 Carrots Chopped; any root vegetable can substitute.
  • 2 Celery Chopped; can substitute with leeks.
  • 2 cups Potato Cubed; replace with cauliflower or zucchini for low-carb.
  • 1 cup Corn Can use frozen corn.
  • 14 ounce Diced Tomatoes With juice; fresh tomatoes or tomato sauce can substitute.
For the Broth
  • 6 cups Vegetable/Chicken Broth Homemade stock or low-sodium varieties work well.
For Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme Dried; fresh herbs can replace in higher amounts.
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano Dried; fresh herbs can replace in higher amounts.
  • Salt Adjust to taste.
  • Pepper Adjust to taste.
For Heartiness
  • 1 cup Egg Noodles Can substitute with any pasta or omit for low-carb.
  • ½ cup Heavy Cream Use coconut milk for dairy-free.

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Sauté 1 diced onion for about 5 minutes until translucent; add 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 chopped carrots, and 2 chopped celery stalks, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
  3. Incorporate 2 cups of cubed potatoes, 1 cup of corn, and a 14-ounce can of diced tomatoes into the pot, stirring well.
  4. Add 6 cups of broth and 1 teaspoon each of dried thyme and oregano, along with salt and pepper to taste; bring to a rolling boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low and let the soup simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes.
  6. Stir in 1 cup of egg noodles and ½ cup of heavy cream; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed; add lemon juice if desired.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls, garnishing with chopped fresh parsley; serve warm with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Can prep vegetables ahead of time. Substitute heavy cream with coconut milk for dairy-free and taste test before serving to adjust flavors.

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