Amish Snow Day Soup (Creamy Corn, Potato & Bacon Comfort)
This cozy bowl of goodness—lovingly known as “Amish Snow Day Soup”—is pure comfort food magic. It’s creamy, hearty, and warming, with tender potatoes, sweet corn, smoky bacon, and a rich, velvety broth that feels like a hug on a cold winter evening.
It’s the kind of soup you make when the snow is falling, the house is quiet, and everyone keeps coming back for just one more bowl.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6)
- 6 slices bacon, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cups potatoes, peeled & diced
- 3 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned & drained)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Optional: chopped parsley or chives for garnish
🍲 How to Make Amish Snow Day Soup
1️⃣ Cook the Bacon
In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove and set aside, leaving about 1–2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pot.
2️⃣ Sauté the Onion
Add onion to the pot and cook 3–4 minutes until soft and fragrant.
3️⃣ Simmer the Vegetables
Add potatoes, corn, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15–20 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender.
4️⃣ Make It Creamy
In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk and cream until smooth and thickened.
5️⃣ Combine & Finish
Stir the cream mixture into the soup. Add salt and pepper. Simmer gently 5 more minutes, stirring often.
6️⃣ Serve Warm
Top with crispy bacon and fresh herbs if desired. Serve hot with plenty of love.
🧊 Storage & Reheating
- Fridge: Up to 4 days
- Freezer: Freeze without dairy, add when reheating
- Reheat gently to keep it creamy
This is the kind of soup that turns a cold, gray day into something warm and memorable ❄️💛
