Here’s a cozy, comforting Amish Snow Day Soup—simple, hearty, and perfect for cold days when you want something warm and filling ❄️🍲
Amish Snow Day Soup
Ingredients (serves 6–8)
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 cups carrots, sliced
- 2 cups celery, sliced
- 4 cups chicken or beef broth
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown the beef
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook ground beef with onion and garlic over medium heat until browned.
- Drain excess grease.
- Add vegetables & broth
- Stir in potatoes, carrots, celery, and broth.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 15–20 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Make it creamy
- In a small saucepan, melt butter.
- Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in milk until smooth.
- Combine & thicken
- Stir milk mixture into soup.
- Simmer 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add cheese & season
- Stir in shredded cheddar until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot
- Enjoy with fresh bread or biscuits.
Helpful Tips
- Add corn or peas for extra texture
- Substitute ground turkey for a lighter version
- Leftovers taste even better the next day
If you’d like, I can also share a slow-cooker version or a chicken Amish Snow Day Soup variation.
