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beerwurst soup

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Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Indianapolis, IN

I found this interesting recipe in a Better Homes & Gardens Country Cooking cookbook that came out in the early '80s. I like it because it speaks to my German heritage.

(1 rating)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For beerwurst soup

  • 1 c
    celery, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    onion, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 can
    (14 oz.) beef broth
  • 8 oz
    beerwurst (beer salami), thinly sliced and quartered
  • 1/2 c
    beer
  • 1/2 tsp
    dry mustard
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried basil, crushed
  • 1/2 tsp
    dried thyme, crushed
  • 1/4 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    dried oregano, crushed
  • 4 slice
    cheesy bread

How To Make beerwurst soup

  • 1
    In a large saucepan cook chopped celery and chopped onion in butter till tender but not brown. Stir in beef broth, beerwurst, beer, mustard, basil, thyme, garlic powder, oregano, and 1/2 cup WATER.
  • 2
    Simmer, covered, about 10 minutes or till heated through. Top individual servings with the hot Cheesy Bread slices.
  • 3
    CHEESY BREAD SLICES: Arrange 4 slices French bread on a baking sheet; sprinkle with 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese. Broil 3 to 4 inches from heat about 3 minutes or till the cheese is melted and lightly browned.
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