Why We Call It “Snow Day Soup”
In many Amish and rural households, snow days meant slowing down, gathering around the table, and enjoying a pot of thick, creamy vegetable soup simmering on the stove. This version blends tender potatoes, sweet corn, carrots, and savory smoked meat for a rustic, soul-warming dish that tastes like home.
It’s simple, filling, and wonderfully cozy — the kind of soup that makes winter feel a little warmer.
🥣 Ingredients
(Serves 6–8)
Base & Vegetables
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4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
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3 large carrots, peeled and chopped
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1 cup celery, diced
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1 small onion, chopped
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2 cups frozen or canned corn
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6 cups chicken broth (or enough to cover the veggies)
Meat
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1½ cups diced ham or cooked crumbled bacon or smoked sausage
(Any smoked meat works great — Amish kitchens use what they have.)
Creamy Thickener
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1 cup milk or half-and-half
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1 cup heavy cream
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3 tbsp butter
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3 tbsp flour
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Salt & pepper to taste
Optional Add-ins
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1 tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp thyme
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½ tsp paprika
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for extra creamy richness)
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Fresh parsley for garnish
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Start the Soup Base
In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine:
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Potatoes
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Carrots
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Celery
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Onion
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Corn
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Smoked ham or sausage
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Chicken broth
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
Cook 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are fork-tender.
