Warm up with this hearty Danish Beer Soup (Ollebrod) recipe. Made with bread, dark ale, water and lemon. Easy step-by-step instructions included.
This Danish Beer Soup (Ollebrod) relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as dark ale, or more to taste, water (optional), lemon, zested and juiced and white sugar, or to taste. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 155 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.
It works as a light main on its own or as a starter alongside crusty bread, and it's just as good for a cozy night in as it is for feeding a crowd. Leftovers keep well, so it's a smart choice for meal prep too.
Updated Jun 30, 2026