Best German Beer And Cheese Soup Recipes

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GERMAN BEER AND CHEESE SOUP



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This soup may not be for everyone, but we really enjoyed it. The beer and German mustard give the chowder a tangy flavor. It's thick and hearty so it can be a main course. Or, you can serve alongside a sandwich. We loved the addition of pasta and all the veggies. Cheesy and full-flavored, it's great warm-you-up meal.

Provided by Carolyn Haas

Categories     Chowders

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1-2 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
2 medium carrots
2 stalk(s) celery, chopped
1 medium jalapeno pepper, minced (optional)
2 clove garlic, minced
1/4 c all-purpose flour
2 c chicken broth or 2 c. water with 2 tsp. chicken bouillon
12 oz beer (light, dark, your favorite as long as it isn't shandy!)
1 pinch nutmeg
1 c elbow macaroni
1 c half and half (or milk)
1 tsp German style mustard (Dusseldorf works)
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
3-4 Tbsp real bacon bits
3 c cheddar cheese, shredded
salt and pepper, to taste
sprinkle of cayenne or paprika to serve

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in Dutch oven. Add the onion, carrot, celery, and jalapeno. Cook until tender, about 7 minutes.
  • 2. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
  • 3. Mix in the flour and let it cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • 4. Add the broth, beer, nutmeg, bacon and macaroni and let cook until the macaroni is al-dente, about 7-8 minutes.
  • 5. Add the half and half, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and cheese.
  • 6. Cook until the cheese has melted, not boiling.
  • 7. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • 8. Sprinkle a dusting of cayenne or paprika on each bowl to serve (depending on your heat tolerance).

GERMAN CHEESE AND BEER SOUP



German Cheese and Beer Soup image

Being of German heritage, I thought I'd like to try this sometime. From German Foods North America website.

Provided by Linky

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup unsalted butter
4 ounces black forest ham, diced
1 cup yellow onion, chopped
3 shallots, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup lager beer (most traditional beers in America are close to lager style)
7 cups chicken stock
1 pinch cumin seed
2 cups shredded swiss cheese or 2 cups emmenthaler cheese
2 cups shredded gouda cheese (original recipe calls for Tilsiter)
1/2 teaspoon sea salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper, to taste
4 slices whole grain german bread, cubed
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, melt 1/4 cup of the butter over medium-high heat. Add the Black Forest ham, and sauté until golden brown. Add the onion, shallots, garlic, and chili powder. Sauté until glossy, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the flour to create a roux. Whisk in the beer and stock.
  • Add the cumin seed, lower the heat to medium. Cook until the liquid is reduced by one-half, about 35 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the cheeses. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • To make the croûtons, melt the remaining butter in a medium sauté pan over high heat. Add the cubed bread, and pan-toast until crispy.
  • Pour into serving bowls and top with the croûtons and the cilantro. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1504.7, Fat 93.3, SaturatedFat 53.2, Cholesterol 279.1, Sodium 3041.1, Carbohydrate 92.5, Fiber 4.6, Sugar 20.5, Protein 68.2

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