Biersuppe Recipe

Warm up on a chilly evening with this hearty and flavorful Biersuppe, a traditional German beer soup! This recipe puts leftover egg yolks to delicious use, creating a creamy and rich broth that's perfect for a comforting meal. Learn how to make this authentic German specialty – a surprisingly easy and satisfying dish.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 585.5 kcal
Protein 35g
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Ingredients for Biersuppe

  • 1 (12 ounce) bottle or can dark beer
  • 3 egg yolks
  • Sour cream
  • Cornstarch
  • White sugar
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 slice French bread, cut into small squares (optional garnish)
  • Swiss cheese
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • 1 slice rye bread, cut into small squares (optional garnish)
  • 1 hard-boiled egg, sliced (optional garnish)
  • 1/2 cup croutons (optional garnish)

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How to Make Biersuppe

  1. Melt butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the dark beer and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, allowing the beer to reduce slightly.
  4. Stir in the beef broth, heavy cream, thyme, and caraway seeds. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks lightly. Slowly temper the egg yolks by adding a few spoonfuls of the hot soup mixture, whisking constantly to prevent scrambling.
  6. Pour the tempered egg yolks into the soup pot and whisk continuously. Cook over low heat until the soup slightly thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Do not boil.
  7. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley.
  8. Serve hot with croutons or bread rolls, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

67g

Carbs

17g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Biersuppe?

Biersuppe takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Biersuppe?

Biersuppe has approximately 585.5 calories per serving, with about 35 g protein, 17 g carbohydrates and 36 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Biersuppe?

The key ingredients for Biersuppe are Beer, Egg Yolks, Sour Cream, Cornstarch, White Sugar, Salt. See the full list with measurements above.

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