{"id":4398,"date":"2025-12-07T22:47:10","date_gmt":"2025-12-07T22:47:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/states-news.com\/?p=4398"},"modified":"2025-12-07T22:47:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-07T22:47:10","slug":"this-creamy-delight-is-known-in-our-house-as-amish-snow-day-soup-perfect-for-chilly-evenings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/states-news.com\/?p=4398","title":{"rendered":"This Creamy Delight Is Known in Our House as \u201cAmish Snow Day Soup\u201d \u2014 Perfect for Chilly Evenings!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When the weather turns cold and the first flakes of snow begin to fall, everyone in my house knows exactly what\u2019s coming: a warm pot of Amish Snow Day Soup<\/strong> simmering on the stove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s the kind of soup that makes the whole house smell like comfort \u2014 creamy, hearty, simple, and filling enough to chase away any winter chill. This recipe has been passed around in our family for years, and every time snow is in the forecast, it\u2019s the first thing we crave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why do we call it Amish Snow Day Soup<\/em>?
Because it\u2019s made with simple, wholesome ingredients, it comes together quickly, and it tastes like something your grandmother would make \u2014 the kind of meal that warms your hands, your belly, and your soul.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below is the full recipe, along with a few tips to make it even better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2744\ufe0f Amish Snow Day Soup (Creamy & Cozy!)<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • 4 cups chicken broth<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2 cups diced potatoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 cup chopped carrots<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 cup chopped celery<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 small onion, finely diced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 cup cooked shredded chicken (optional but delicious)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 2 cups whole milk or half-and-half<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 3 tablespoons butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 3 tablespoons flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • \u00bd teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 cup frozen corn<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • 1 cup wide egg noodles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83e\uded5 Directions<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

    1. Build the base<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    In a large pot, combine the chicken broth, potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion.
    Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender (about 12\u201315 minutes).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    2. Create the creamy roux<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    In a separate skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
    Whisk in the flour to form a smooth paste and cook for 1\u20132 minutes.
    Slowly add the milk or half-and-half, whisking until smooth and creamy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    3. Bring it all together<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Pour the creamy mixture into the pot of cooked vegetables and broth. Add garlic powder, salt, pepper, and corn.
    Stir well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    4. Add noodles and chicken<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Add the egg noodles and shredded chicken.
    Simmer 10\u201312 minutes or until noodles are tender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    5. Serve warm<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley, and enjoy the coziest snow-day meal imaginable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \ud83c\udf28\ufe0f Why Families Love This Soup<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

    \u2714\ufe0f Incredibly creamy<\/strong> without being heavy
    \u2714\ufe0f Budget-friendly<\/strong> ingredients
    \u2714\ufe0f Kid-approved comfort food<\/strong>
    \u2714\ufe0f Perfect for snowy days or chilly evenings<\/strong>
    \u2714\ufe0f Easily doubled for leftovers or company<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This soup tastes even better the next day\u2014if there\u2019s any left!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    When the weather turns cold and the first flakes of snow begin to fall, everyone in my house<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4399,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4398","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-world"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/states-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4398","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/states-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/states-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/states-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/states-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4398"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/states-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4398\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4400,"href":"https:\/\/states-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4398\/revisions\/4400"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/states-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/4399"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/states-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4398"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/states-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4398"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/states-news.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4398"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}