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Cozy Amish Soup

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A simple, hearty Amish soup perfect for snowy days, combining smoky ham, tender vegetables, and creamy potatoes for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • Ham bone or ham hock (or diced cooked ham)
  • 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced (about 1.5 pounds / 680 grams)
  • 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 cups (1.5 liters) chicken or vegetable broth (low-sodium preferred)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1–2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil
  • Optional: 1/2 cup (120 ml) heavy cream or half-and-half
  • Optional additions: frozen peas, corn, smoked paprika, liquid smoke

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ingredients: peel and dice potatoes, chop carrots, celery, and onion, mince garlic.
  2. Heat butter or olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots and cook 5-7 minutes until softened and onions are translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in broth, add ham bone, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  5. Reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer gently for 30-40 minutes.
  6. Remove lid, add diced potatoes, and simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  7. Remove ham bone, shred any meat, chop into bite-sized pieces, and return to pot.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in heavy cream or half-and-half if using, warming through without boiling.
  9. Remove bay leaves and thyme sprigs before serving. Ladle into bowls and enjoy immediately.

Notes

Do not rush the simmering step to avoid cloudy broth and mushy potatoes. Remove ham bone to shred meat for better texture. Skim foam during simmering to keep broth clear. Vegetables should be chopped uniformly for even cooking. Soup can be made in a slow cooker but stovetop method offers better texture control. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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Keywords: Amish soup, cozy soup, ham soup, potato soup, comfort food, snowy day recipe, easy soup, hearty soup

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