Amish Snow Day Soup (Printable)

Hearty vegetable soup with creamy broth and aromatic herbs

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 medium onion, diced
02 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
03 - 2 medium carrots, sliced
04 - 2 stalks celery, diced
05 - 1 bell pepper, chopped
06 - 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
07 - 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
08 - 1 cup green beans, chopped

→ Broth and Dairy

09 - 6 cups vegetable or chicken broth
10 - 1 cup heavy cream

→ Herbs and Seasonings

11 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
13 - 1 bay leaf
14 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Cooking and Garnish

15 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
16 - Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

# How-To Steps:

01 - In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until translucent.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add carrots, celery, and bell pepper. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften.
04 - Add potatoes, corn, and green beans. Stir to combine thoroughly.
05 - Pour in broth and add thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes until all vegetables are tender.
06 - Remove bay leaf. Stir in heavy cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
07 - Taste soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as desired.
08 - Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately while hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It turns whatever vegetables you have lurking in the fridge into something deeply comforting and satisfying.
  • The cream adds a silky richness that makes each spoonful feel like a small luxury on a cold day.
  • It comes together in under an hour, but tastes like it simmered all afternoon with love.
02 -
  • Do not skip removing the bay leaf before serving, it is woody and unpleasant to bite into.
  • Add the cream at the very end and keep the heat low so it does not curdle or separate.
  • If your broth is already salted, taste before adding more salt or you will end up with an overly salty soup.
03 -
  • Cut all your vegetables roughly the same size so they cook evenly and you do not end up with mushy carrots and crunchy potatoes.
  • If the soup feels too thick after sitting, thin it out with a splash of broth or water when reheating.
  • Taste the soup after adding the cream, that is your final chance to adjust seasoning before it hits the table.
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