German Cheese And Beer Soup Recipe

Name: German Cheese And Beer Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
In a stockpot, melt 1/4 cup of the butter over medium-high heat. Add the Black Forest ham, and saute until golden brown. Add the onion, shallots, garlic, and chili powder. Saute until glossy, about 2 minutes.
2
Add the flour to create a roux. Whisk in the beer and stock.
3
Add the cumin seed, lower the heat to medium. Cook until the liquid is reduced by one-half, about 35 minutes.
4
Remove from heat and stir in the cheeses. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
5
To make the croutons, melt the remaining butter in a medium saute pan over high heat. Add the cubed bread, and pan-toast until crispy.
6
Pour into serving bowls and top with the croutons and the cilantro. Serve immediately.

1581

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

171

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 4 ounces black forest ham, diced, 1 cup yellow onion, chopped, 3 shallots, chopped, and more.

Yes, German Cheese And Beer Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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German Cheese And Beer Soup

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