A bowl of Cozy Amish Snow Day Soup to chase away the chill, perfect for winter evenings.
Author:Emily
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Soup
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Amish
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 Onion (Diced, can substitute with shallots)
3 cloves Garlic (Minced or garlic powder)
2 Carrots (Chopped; any root vegetable can substitute)
2 Celery (Chopped; can substitute with leeks)
2 cups Potato (Cubed; replace with cauliflower or zucchini for low-carb)
1 cup Corn (Can use frozen corn)
14 ounce Diced Tomatoes (With juice; fresh tomatoes or tomato sauce can substitute)
6 cups Vegetable/Chicken Broth (Homemade stock or low-sodium varieties work well)
1 teaspoon Thyme (Dried; fresh herbs can replace in higher amounts)
1 teaspoon Oregano (Dried; fresh herbs can replace in higher amounts)
Salt (Adjust to taste)
Pepper (Adjust to taste)
1 cup Egg Noodles (Can substitute with any pasta or omit for low-carb)
½ cup Heavy Cream (Use coconut milk for dairy-free)
Instructions
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
Sauté 1 diced onion for about 5 minutes until translucent; add 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 chopped carrots, and 2 chopped celery stalks, cooking for an additional 5 minutes.
Incorporate 2 cups of cubed potatoes, 1 cup of corn, and a 14-ounce can of diced tomatoes into the pot, stirring well.
Add 6 cups of broth and 1 teaspoon each of dried thyme and oregano, along with salt and pepper to taste; bring to a rolling boil.
Reduce heat to low and let the soup simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes.
Stir in 1 cup of egg noodles and ½ cup of heavy cream; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed; add lemon juice if desired.
Ladle soup into bowls, garnishing with chopped fresh parsley; serve warm with crusty bread.