Amish Snow Day Soup (Print Version)

Creamy vegetable soup with thyme-infused broth, perfect for cozy winter days. Ready in under an hour.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 frozen or canned
08 - 1 cup green beans, chopped

→ Broth & Dairy

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

→ Herbs & Seasoning

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

→ Cooking & Garnish

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

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add carrots, celery, and bell pepper. Cook for 5-7 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 20-25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
06 - Remove bay leaf. Stir in heavy cream and cook for another 5 minutes until heated through.
07 - Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired.
08 - Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Serve hot.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It turns a pile of everyday vegetables into something that tastes like you've been simmering it all day, even though it takes less than an hour.
  • The cream swirls into the broth and makes every spoonful feel indulgent without being heavy.
  • You can toss in whatever vegetables are hanging around in your crisper drawer and it still turns out delicious.
  • It reheats beautifully, so leftovers taste even better the next day when the flavors have had time to meld.
02 -
  • Don't skip removing the bay leaf before adding the cream, I once forgot and it ended up in someone's bowl, which was awkward.
  • If the soup looks too thick after adding the cream, you can thin it out with a splash of broth or milk until it reaches the consistency you like.
  • Let the vegetables soften completely before adding the cream, or the potatoes will stay firm and the texture won't be as comforting.
03 -
  • Cut all your vegetables into similar-sized pieces so they cook evenly and you don't end up with some that are mushy and others that are still firm.
  • If you want a thicker soup, mash a few of the potato pieces against the side of the pot with your spoon before adding the cream, it will thicken the broth naturally without any flour or cornstarch.
  • Taste the soup after adding the cream and adjust the seasoning, the cream can dull the salt and pepper so you might need to add a bit more than you think.
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