{"id":1548,"date":"2026-02-07T21:39:27","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T21:39:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=1548"},"modified":"2026-02-07T21:39:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T21:39:27","slug":"amish-snow-day-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=1548","title":{"rendered":"Amish Snow Day Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>\u00a0Amish Snow Day Soup<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Amish Snow Day Soup<\/strong> is a comforting, hearty soup traditionally enjoyed during cold winter days, especially when snow keeps families indoors. It\u2019s simple, filling, and made with basic pantry ingredients\u2014perfect for warmth, nourishment, and cozy vibes.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Prep &amp; Cook Time<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Prep time:<\/strong> 15 minutes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cook time:<\/strong> 35\u201340 minutes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Total time:<\/strong> About 55 minutes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Servings:<\/strong> 4\u20136 people<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>4 tablespoons butter<\/li>\n<li>1 large onion, finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>3 tablespoons all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)<\/li>\n<li>2 cups whole milk<\/li>\n<li>1 cup heavy cream (optional, but recommended)<\/li>\n<li>3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced<\/li>\n<li>1 cup carrots, grated or finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>1 cup celery, diced (optional)<\/li>\n<li>1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)<\/li>\n<li>1\u00bd cups shredded cheddar cheese<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc teaspoon nutmeg (optional)<\/li>\n<li>Fresh parsley or green onions for garnish<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Instructions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Saut\u00e9 the aromatics<\/h3>\n<p>In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.<br \/>\nAdd the chopped onion and cook for about <strong>4\u20135 minutes<\/strong>, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent.<br \/>\nAdd the minced garlic and cook for <strong>30 seconds to 1 minute<\/strong>, just until fragrant.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Make the roux<\/h3>\n<p>Sprinkle the flour over the onion and garlic mixture.<br \/>\nStir continuously for <strong>1\u20132 minutes<\/strong> to cook out the raw flour taste.<br \/>\nThis step helps thicken the soup and gives it a creamy texture.Step 3: Add liquids<\/p>\n<p>Slowly pour in the chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps.<br \/>\nOnce smooth, add the milk and heavy cream.<br \/>\nBring the soup to a gentle simmer (do not boil).<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Add vegetables<\/h3>\n<p>Add the diced potatoes, carrots, celery, and corn.<br \/>\nStir well, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer on <strong>low to medium heat for 20\u201325 minutes<\/strong>, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 5: Add cheese and seasoning<\/h3>\n<p>Reduce heat to low.<br \/>\nGradually stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted and smooth.<br \/>\nSeason with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg (if using).<br \/>\nTaste and adjust seasoning as needed.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Serving Suggestions<\/h2>\n<p>Serve the soup <strong>hot<\/strong>, garnished with fresh parsley or green onions.<br \/>\nIt pairs perfectly with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Crusty bread<\/li>\n<li>Dinner rolls<\/li>\n<li>Buttered toast<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Why It\u2019s Called \u201cSnow Day Soup\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>This soup is named for its role as a <strong>cold-weather comfort meal<\/strong>.<br \/>\nOn snowy days, Amish families traditionally prepare meals that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use simple, available ingredients<\/li>\n<li>Feed many people<\/li>\n<li>Provide warmth and energy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Snow Day Soup checks all those boxes\u2014rich, filling, and soothing.<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0Helpful Tips &amp; Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Thicker soup:<\/strong> Mash some of the potatoes directly in the pot.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lighter version:<\/strong> Use milk only and skip the cream.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Protein add-in:<\/strong> Add cooked shredded chicken or turkey.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetarian option:<\/strong> Use vegetable broth and omit meat.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extra flavor:<\/strong> A pinch of paprika or thyme works beautifully.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u00a0Perfect For<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Snowy days<\/li>\n<li>Cold winter nights<\/li>\n<li>Family dinners<\/li>\n<li>Cozy weekends at home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; \u00a0Amish Snow Day Soup &nbsp; Amish Snow Day Soup is a comforting, hearty soup traditionally enjoyed during cold winter&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1549,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1548","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home","category-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1548","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1548"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1548\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1550,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1548\/revisions\/1550"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1549"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1548"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1548"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/food.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1548"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}