Snow Day Soup Recipe

Introduction

Snow Day Soup is a warm, comforting dish perfect for chilly days when you want something hearty and satisfying. Loaded with tender potatoes, chicken, and sweet corn, this creamy soup is topped with crispy bacon for an extra burst of flavor.

Ingredients

• 4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 Tbsp bacon grease
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 20 ounces peeled and cubed Russet potatoes
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Pinch of red pepper flakes
• 1 cup frozen sweet corn
• 2 cups chopped, cooked rotisserie chicken
• 3 cups milk
• 3 Tbsp cornstarch
• 1/4 cup cold water (for cornstarch slurry)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Turn your Instant Pot to the sauté setting. When it displays HOT, add 1 tablespoon of bacon grease and the diced onion. Sauté for about 3 minutes until softened.
2. Step 2: Pour in the chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits. Turn off the Instant Pot.
3. Step 3: Add the cubed potatoes, salt, pepper, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, frozen corn, and chopped chicken to the pot.
4. Step 4: Seal the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to sealing. Press the SOUP button and set the timer to 4 minutes. When cooking ends, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then carefully move the valve to venting to release any remaining pressure.
5. Step 5: Temper the milk by slowly stirring a cup of hot soup into it. Then pour the milk mixture back into the Instant Pot.
6. Step 6: In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch together with ¼ cup cold water until smooth. Switch the Instant Pot back to sauté and stir the slurry into the soup. Heat and stir for 5-10 minutes until the soup thickens.
7. Step 7: Ladle the soup into bowls and top each with crumbled bacon before serving.
8. For the slow cooker: Sauté the onion in bacon grease, transfer to slow cooker, add remaining ingredients except milk and cornstarch, cook on low 3-4 hours, temper milk and add cornstarch slurry, cook on high without lid until thickened, garnish with bacon.

Tips & Variations

• Use chicken thighs instead of rotisserie chicken for a richer flavor.
• Substitute heavy cream for milk for an even creamier texture.
• Add chopped fresh herbs like thyme or parsley for brightness.
• For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and chicken, and use vegetable broth.

Storage

Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent curdling. You can also freeze the soup for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use another type of potato?

Yes, Yukon Gold or red potatoes work well and hold their shape nicely, though the texture may vary slightly.

Is it necessary to temper the milk?

Tempering the milk prevents it from curdling when added to the hot soup, creating a smooth and creamy consistency.

Snow Day Soup Recipe

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• Author: Mariam
• Total Time: 45 minutes (Instant Pot) or 4 hours 15 minutes (Slow Cooker)
• Yield: 6 servings 1x

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Description

A comforting and hearty Snow Day Soup featuring tender potatoes, sweet corn, rotisserie chicken, and crispy bacon, richened with milk and thickened with cornstarch for a creamy texture. Perfect for chilly days, this soup is easily made in either an Instant Pot or slow cooker for convenience.

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Ingredients

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Meat & Fats

• 4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 Tbsp bacon grease

Vegetables & Broth

• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 20 ounces peeled and cubed Russet potatoes
• 1 cup frozen sweet corn

Seasonings

• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Pinch of red pepper flakes

Protein

• 2 cups chopped, cooked rotisserie chicken

Dairy & Thickener

• 3 cups milk
• 3 Tbsp cornstarch

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Instructions

1. Prepare bacon: Cook 4 slices of bacon until crispy (using an air fryer is recommended). Crumble and set aside. Reserve 1 Tbsp of bacon grease for sautéing.
2. Sauté onion: Turn Instant Pot to sauté setting (or heat a pan if using slow cooker). When hot, add 1 Tbsp bacon grease and 1/2 cup diced onion. Sauté for 3 minutes until soft and fragrant.
3. Add broth: Pour in 3 cups chicken broth and scrape the bottom to release any browned bits (if using Instant Pot). Turn off Instant Pot or remove pan from heat if using slow cooker.
4. Add main ingredients: Add 20 ounces peeled and cubed Russet potatoes, 1 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp garlic powder, a pinch of red pepper flakes, 1 cup frozen sweet corn, and 2 cups chopped cooked rotisserie chicken to the pot.
5. Cook the soup: For Instant Pot, secure lid with valve sealing, press SOUP button set for 4 minutes, then let natural release for 5 minutes before quick releasing steam. For slow cooker, cover and cook on low for 3-4 hours until potatoes are fork tender.
6. Temper milk: Pour about a cup of hot soup into 3 cups milk to temper it, then pour the milk mixture back into the pot or slow cooker.
7. Make cornstarch slurry: In a small bowl, mix 3 Tbsp cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water until smooth.
8. Thicken soup: For Instant Pot, turn sauté setting back on and stir in the cornstarch slurry. Cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring frequently until soup thickens. For slow cooker, stir slurry into soup and cook on high without lid for 15-20 minutes until thickened.
9. Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and top with crumbled bacon for garnish. Enjoy your warm and hearty Snow Day Soup!

Notes

• Bacon can be cooked in an air fryer for extra crispiness and less mess.
• Tempering the milk prevents curdling when added to hot soup.
• If you prefer a thicker soup, you can increase cornstarch by 1 Tbsp.
• Use rotisserie chicken for convenience; leftover cooked chicken also works well.
• This soup can be made dairy-free by substituting milk with unsweetened almond or oat milk, but texture will vary.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes (Instant Pot) or 4 hours (Slow Cooker)
• Category: Soup
• Method: Instant Pot
• Cuisine: American

Keywords: Snow Day Soup, chicken potato soup, creamy potato soup, Instant Pot soup, slow cooker soup, bacon soup, comfort food, hearty soup