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Amish Snow Day Soup: Hearty Beef Winter Comfort Food

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Amish Snow Day Soup is a soul-stirring bowl of comfort, perfect for chilly days. Packed with tender beef and hearty vegetables, this soup warms you from the inside out.

Ingredients

  • Beef Chuck Roast, cut into roughly 1-inch cubes
  • Onion, diced
  • Carrots, diced
  • Celery, diced
  • Potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russets), cubed
  • Beef Broth, low-sodium
  • Tomato Paste
  • Bay Leaf
  • Dried Thyme
  • Salt
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • Olive Oil or another high-heat cooking oil
  • Fresh Parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Thickening Agent (Optional): flour or cornstarch mixed with cold water

Instructions

  1. Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper on all sides.
  2. Heat a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon or two of olive oil. Once shimmering, add the beef in a single layer and sear for 3-5 minutes per side until deeply browned. Remove the beef with a slotted spoon and set aside.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium and add more oil if needed. Toss in the diced onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until softened and the onions are translucent. Add minced garlic and tomato paste, stirring for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in about half a cup of beef broth and scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Return the seared beef to the pot, pour in the remaining beef broth and enough water to cover the beef and vegetables. Add the bay leaf and dried thyme.
  5. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it cook for at least 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
  6. Once the beef is tender, add the cubed potatoes to the pot and continue to simmer for another 20-30 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender. If desired, make a slurry with flour or cornstarch and stir it in to thicken.
  7. Remove the bay leaf, taste the soup, and adjust seasonings as needed.
  8. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Keywords: Take your time browning the beef for maximum flavor. For a thicker soup, let it simmer uncovered or mash some potatoes against the pot's side. Consider adding dumplings or frozen peas for extra comfort.

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