Description
Amish Snow Day Soup is a hearty, comforting winter soup filled with tender chicken or ham, fresh vegetables, and flavorful homemade chicken broth. This simple yet nourishing recipe warms your soul with its rich, slow-cooked flavors and wholesome ingredients, perfect for snowy days or any cold evening.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 cups fresh chicken or ham, diced
Vegetables
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings & Herbs
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or thyme, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
Liquids
- 6 cups homemade chicken broth
Optional Ingredients for Variations
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or chopped jalapeños (for spicy twist)
- 1 cup kale, spinach, or cabbage, chopped (for extra veggie boost)
- 1 cup cooked beans or mushrooms (for vegetarian version)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Wash and chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces. Dice chicken or ham into small chunks and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat a bit of oil or butter. Add chopped onions and garlic; cook until fragrant and translucent to build the soup’s flavor base.
- Add Vegetables and Meat: Add carrots, celery, potatoes, and diced meat into the pot. Stir well to combine and let vegetables soften slightly.
- Pour in Broth and Seasonings: Pour enough homemade chicken broth to cover all ingredients. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
- Simmer Until Tender: Let soup simmer on low heat for 40-60 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and flavors meld. Adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
- Use homemade broth for richer flavor.
- Cut vegetables evenly to ensure even cooking.
- Simmer slowly to develop flavors fully.
- Add fresh herbs at the end to preserve aroma and taste.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious broth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Amish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg