Creamy Amish Snow Soup Old-Fashioned Comfort
A traditional Amish comfort soup made with warm milk and topped with poached whipped egg whites, resembling fluffy snow. Simple, nourishing, and perfect for winter nights.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups whole milk
- 2 egg whites
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1–2 tsp sugar (or to taste)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a saucepan, warm the milk with butter, sugar, and salt over low heat. Do not boil.
- Whip egg whites in a separate bowl until stiff peaks form.
- Drop spoonfuls of egg whites into hot milk. Cover and let them cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Ladle warm milk into bowls, float egg white “snow” on top, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Serve with toast or crackers on the side.
- Add cinnamon or nutmeg for a dessert version.
- Use low-fat milk for a lighter variation.
5 minutes