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A bowl of hearty Amish Snow Day Soup, perfect for chilly winter days.

Amish Snow Day Soup

Amish Snow Day Soup is a hearty, comforting dish filled with bacon, potatoes, and fresh vegetables, perfect for warming up on chilly days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 large potatoes, cubed
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 3 cups chicken broth Use homemade for extra flavor.
  • 2 cups milk (or half-and-half for creamier soup)
  • 1 cup sweet corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • Optional: fresh thyme, parsley For garnish.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large pot, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
  2. Add onion and carrots; sauté until softened.
  3. Stir in potatoes and chicken broth. Simmer for 15–20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  4. In a separate small pan, melt butter and whisk in flour to form a roux. Cook for 1 minute.
  5. Stir roux into the soup to thicken.
  6. Add milk and corn; simmer for 5–10 minutes without boiling after adding milk.
  7. Stir in bacon, season with salt, pepper, and herbs.

Notes

Serve warm with crusty bread. Pro Tip: Mash part of the cooked potatoes into the soup for a thicker texture.