{"id":795,"date":"2026-01-15T23:21:03","date_gmt":"2026-01-15T23:21:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=795"},"modified":"2026-01-15T23:21:03","modified_gmt":"2026-01-15T23:21:03","slug":"amish-snow-day-soup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/01\/15\/amish-snow-day-soup\/","title":{"rendered":"Amish Snow Day Soup"},"content":{"rendered":"

Amish Snow Day Soup<\/strong><\/p>\n

A cozy, hearty soup perfect for cold winter days<\/em><\/p>\n

This classic Amish-style soup is rich, comforting, and incredibly filling\u2014exactly the kind of meal you make when snow keeps everyone at home. Simple ingredients, slow-simmered flavor, and pure comfort in every spoonful.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Ingredients<\/h3>\n
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  • 1 lb ground beef<\/li>\n
  • 1 small onion, diced<\/li>\n
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n
  • 3 cups potatoes, peeled and diced<\/li>\n
  • 2 cups carrots, sliced<\/li>\n
  • 2 cups celery, chopped<\/li>\n
  • 4 cups beef broth<\/li>\n
  • 1 cup water<\/li>\n
  • 1 tsp salt (or to taste)<\/li>\n
  • \u00bd tsp black pepper<\/li>\n
  • 1 tsp dried parsley<\/li>\n
  • \u00bd tsp paprika<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Creamy Finish<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • 2 cups whole milk<\/li>\n
    • 2 tbsp butter<\/li>\n
    • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \u00a0Instructions<\/h3>\n
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      1. Brown the beef<\/strong>
        \nIn a large pot over medium heat, cook the ground beef with the diced onion until browned. Drain excess fat if needed. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.<\/li>\n
      2. Add vegetables & broth<\/strong>
        \nStir in potatoes, carrots, celery, beef broth, water, salt, pepper, parsley, and paprika.<\/li>\n
      3. Simmer<\/strong>
        \nBring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20\u201325 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.<\/li>\n
      4. Make it creamy<\/strong>
        \nIn a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth and slightly thickened.<\/li>\n
      5. Combine & finish<\/strong>
        \nPour the milk mixture into the soup and stir well. Simmer for another 5\u201310 minutes until creamy and heated through.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        \u00a0Tips & Variations<\/h3>\n
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        • Add corn or green beans for extra heartiness<\/li>\n
        • Use ground turkey instead of beef for a lighter version<\/li>\n
        • Serve with crusty bread or homemade rolls<\/li>\n
        • Tastes even better the next day!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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