🥔 Amish Snow Day Soup (Creamy Potato & Ham)
đź›’ Ingredients
4 cups potatoes, peeled & diced (Yukon Gold or russet)
1 small onion, diced
2 carrots, peeled & diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups chicken broth
1½ cups milk
1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
1 cup cooked ham, diced
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tbsp flour
1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
½ tsp black pepper
Optional: pinch of paprika or dried thyme
Optional toppings: extra cheese, green onions, crispy bacon
👩‍🍳 How to Make It
Sauté the base
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 5–7 minutes until soft. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
Build the soup
Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps.
Simmer
Add potatoes, salt, pepper, and optional spices. Simmer uncovered 15–20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
Make it creamy
Stir in milk, cream, ham, and cheese. Simmer gently 5 more minutes. Don’t boil—keep it cozy and gentle.
Adjust & serve
Taste and adjust seasoning. Top with extra cheese, green onions, or bacon if you’re feeling fancy.
✨ Cozy Variations
Extra thick & creamy: Mash some of the potatoes right in the pot
Chicken version: Swap ham for shredded rotisserie chicken
Veggie version: Skip meat, use veggie broth, add corn or broccoli
Slow cooker: Toss everything in (except cream & cheese), cook low 6–7 hours, then stir in dairy at the end
🥖 Snow Day Pairings
This is elite with:
Crusty bread or dinner rolls
Grilled cheese
Crackers + butter
If you want, tell me what’s usually in your version and I’ll tune this recipe to match your family’s Snow Day Soup exactly
