Introduction
Amish Snow Day Soup is a comforting, creamy soup traditionally made with simple ingredients like chicken, vegetables, and milk or cream. It’s perfect for chilly days, snowed-in afternoons, or any time you want a soothing, homey meal.
⏱️ Prep Time
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 25–30 minutes
- Total Time: 40–45 minutes
🧰 Equipment
- Large soup pot or Dutch oven
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Knife and cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
📝 Ingredients (Serves 6)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
- 4 slices bacon, chopped (optional)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2–3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- 1 cup frozen peas or corn (optional)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
📌 Ingredient Notes
- Chicken: Rotisserie or leftover chicken works great.
- Bacon: Adds smoky flavor, but can be omitted.
- Creaminess: Milk makes it lighter; heavy cream makes it richer.
- Vegetables: Use fresh or frozen; peas and corn add sweetness and color.
👩🍳 Instructions
- Cook Bacon (Optional)
- In a large soup pot, cook chopped bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside, leaving a little fat in the pot.
- Sauté Aromatics
- Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Add Potatoes and Broth
- Stir in diced potatoes and chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Add Chicken and Milk/Cream
- Stir in cooked chicken, milk or cream, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Add frozen peas or corn if using.
- Simmer gently for 5–7 minutes until heated through.
- Add Cheese (Optional)
- Stir in shredded cheddar for extra richness. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve
- Garnish with cooked bacon or fresh herbs if desired. Serve hot with crusty bread.
🧾 Nutrition Facts (Approx. per serving, without cheese)
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Protein: 22 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fat: 18 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
💡 Tips
- For extra thickness, mash a few potatoes in the soup or add 1 tablespoon flour to the sautéed vegetables.
- Soup tastes even better the next day as flavors meld.
- Use leftover vegetables or chicken to make it quick and easy.
🔄 Variations
- Creamy Version: Add ½ cup heavy cream or cream cheese for extra richness.
- Vegetarian: Omit chicken and bacon; use vegetable broth and add more vegetables.
- Spicy Twist: Add red pepper flakes or cayenne for warmth.
- Slow Cooker Version: Combine all ingredients (except milk/cream) and cook on LOW 4–6 hours; stir in milk or cream before serving.
