Amish Snow Day Soup

Amish Snow Day Soup (Slow Cooker Corn Chowder)

This cozy and creamy Amish Snow Day Soup is a comforting corn chowder that’s perfect for cold days. Packed with tender vegetables, hearty potatoes, and sweet corn, this soup simmers all day in the slow cooker, filling your kitchen with the aroma of home-cooked goodness. Finished with milk and cream for that rich, velvety texture, it’s the ultimate winter comfort food to warm your soul.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• ❄️ Perfect for Snow Days: Warm, hearty, and satisfying on chilly evenings.
• 🥔 Simple Ingredients: Made from everyday pantry and fridge staples.
• 🥕 Slow Cooker Convenience: Just set it, forget it, and enjoy later.
• 🥣 Rich & Creamy Texture: The combination of milk and cream gives this soup its signature smoothness.

Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 6–8 hours (LOW) or 3–4 hours (HIGH)
• Total Time: 6–8 hours
• Yield: 6 servings
• Method: Slow Cooker
• Cuisine: Amish / Comfort Food

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 3 celery stalks, diced
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1. Combine and Slow Cook Vegetables: In your slow cooker, combine corn, onion, potatoes, carrots, and celery. Pour in broth and stir well. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours, until vegetables are tender.
2. Partially Blend Soup: Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, leaving some texture from the corn and veggies.
3. Heat Dairy: In a separate saucepan, heat milk and cream over medium heat until hot but not boiling.
4. Finish and Season: Add the heated milk and cream mixture to the slow cooker. Stir in dried thyme, salt, and pepper to taste.
5. Simmer to Meld Flavors: Let the soup simmer on LOW for an additional 15–20 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
6. Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley. Serve warm with crusty bread or crackers.

Chef Tips

• For added flavor, stir in ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese before serving.
• If you prefer a thicker chowder, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water and stir into the soup during the final 20 minutes of cooking.
• Make it vegetarian by using vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

Storage & Reheating

• Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• Freezer: Freeze up to 2 months. Thaw overnight and reheat gently.
• Reheat: Warm on the stovetop over medium-low heat. Add a splash of milk if needed to loosen texture.

Amish Snow Day Soup (Slow Cooker Corn Chowder)

Prep: 15 min | Cook: 6–8 hrs (LOW) or 3–4 hrs (HIGH) | Yield: 6 servings | Method: Slow Cooker

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 3 celery stalks, diced
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. In your slow cooker, combine corn, onion, potatoes, carrots, and celery. Pour in broth and stir well. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or on HIGH for 3–4 hours.
2. Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, leaving some texture.
3. In a saucepan, heat milk and cream until hot (not boiling).
4. Add the milk mixture to the slow cooker. Stir in thyme, salt, and pepper.
5. Let the soup simmer for 15–20 minutes on LOW to meld flavors.
6. Serve hot, garnished with parsley.

Serving Suggestion: Pair this creamy chowder with a slice of homemade bread or a simple green salad for a complete winter meal. 🥣❄️