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Amish Snow Day Soup

A cozy, creamy soup that combines bacon, potatoes, and sweet corn, perfect for snowy days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Comfort Food, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 large potatoes, cubed
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups milk (or half-and-half) Use half-and-half for a creamier soup.
  • 1 cup sweet corn Can be fresh, canned, or frozen.
  • 2 tbsp butter Use unsalted butter for better control over salt.
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  • Optional: fresh thyme, parsley

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the chopped bacon. Cook until crispy.
  2. Remove the bacon, set it aside, but keep the drippings in the pot.
  3. Add the diced onion and carrots to the drippings. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the cubed potatoes and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Cook for 15–20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
  6. In a small pan, melt the butter and whisk in the flour to make a roux. Cook for 1 minute.
  7. Slowly whisk the roux into the simmering soup to thicken it.
  8. Add the milk and sweet corn, simmer gently for 5–10 minutes without boiling.
  9. Stir back in the crispy bacon, season with salt, black pepper, and optional herbs.
  10. Ladle into bowls and serve warm with crusty bread.

Notes

Cube potatoes the night before and keep in water to prevent browning. If the soup curdles, whisk in a splash of cold milk. For a smoky twist, swap half the bacon with diced ham or add smoked paprika.