beer and munster soup

Seattle, WA
Updated on Feb 21, 2016

Try this using rye bread or pumpernickel bread crumbs and dark beer for a richer soup.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 large yellow onion, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups lager beer
  • 6 cups fresh white bread crumbs, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg, plus more for garnish
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • 8 ounces munster cheese, diced
  • - caraway seeds, to garnish (optional)

How To Make beer and munster soup

  • Step 1
    Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a Dutch oven. Add onion and cook over medium heat for 7 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Step 2
    Slowly add broth, beer, 4 cups of the bread crumbs, nutmeg, 1 teaspoon salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Melt remaining butter in a skillet over medium heat and toss in remaining bread crumbs, sprinkle with remaining salt and fry until golden brown.
  • Step 4
    Puree half the soup in a blender and return to the pot, stirring to combine. Whisk in the cream and cheese and return to serving temperature.
  • Step 5
    Garnish with a sprinkling af toasted bread crumbs and caraway seeds, to taste.

Discover More

Category: Other Soups
Culture: German
Method: Stove Top
Ingredient: Alcohol

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