Here’s a hearty Amish Comfort in a Bowl Soup recipe—warm, filling, and perfect for cozy dinners. Amish soups are usually simple, wholesome, and packed with vegetables, meat, and noodles or dumplings.
Ingredients (serves 6–8)
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs or breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup egg noodles or small pasta
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme or poultry seasoning
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for thickening, optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
1. Cook the Chicken & Vegetables
- In a large pot, heat butter over medium heat. Add onions and garlic; sauté until soft.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned.
2. Add Broth & Seasonings
- Pour in chicken broth and water.
- Add potatoes, carrots, celery, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 20–25 minutes, until vegetables are tender and chicken is cooked through.
3. Thicken & Add Noodles
- Optional: In a small bowl, mix flour with a little water to make a slurry; stir into soup to thicken slightly.
- Add egg noodles and simmer another 8–10 minutes until tender.
4. Serve
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve with warm bread or biscuits for a complete comfort meal.
Tips & Variations
- Vegetable twist: Add corn, green beans, or peas for extra color and flavor.
- Richer flavor: Use homemade chicken stock instead of store-bought broth.
- Dumpling option: Drop simple biscuit dough or Amish-style dumplings on top during the last 10 minutes of cooking for a heartier bowl.
If you want, I can also give a creamy, ultra-comfort version that’s extra thick and hearty, perfect for chilly nights—it’s like Amish chicken pot pie in a bowl. Do you want me to do that?
