german beer and cheese soup
Since medieval times, beer soup has been a staple German food. Easy to find in many Wisconsin restaurants, it's easy to make at home as well! If you need an extra beer to sample while cooking, go for it! (If you use a dark beer, the soup won't look as pretty, but it still tastes good!)
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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.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
6-8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1-2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium jalapeno pepper, minced (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth or 2 c. water with 2 tsp. chicken bouillon
- 12 ounces beer (light, dark, your favorite as long as it isn't shandy!)
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 1 cup half and half (or milk)
- 1 teaspoon German style mustard (Dusseldorf works)
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3-4 tablespoons real bacon bits
- 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- - salt and pepper, to taste
- - sprinkle of cayenne or paprika to serve
How To Make german beer and cheese soup
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Step 1Heat oil in Dutch oven. Add the onion, carrot, celery, and jalapeno. Cook until tender, about 7 minutes. -
Step 2Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
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Step 3Mix in the flour and let it cook for 2-3 minutes.
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Step 4Add the broth, beer, nutmeg, bacon and macaroni and let cook until the macaroni is al-dente, about 7-8 minutes.
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Step 5Add the half and half, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and cheese.
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Step 6Cook until the cheese has melted, not boiling.
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Step 7Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Step 8Sprinkle a dusting of cayenne or paprika on each bowl to serve (depending on your heat tolerance).
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