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Soup Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥180kcal
💪3gProtein
🌾14gCarbs
🥑11gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️250 mlServing

* Per serving · 250 ml. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy

Õllesupp

How to order / say it
Say it Õllesupp — [ER-leh-soop]
Order I would like Tartu Õllesupp, please.
Locally Ma sooviksin Tartu õllesuppi, palun.
Say locally

A warming soup made with local beer.

Why try it?

Tartu Õllesupp is a unique culinary experience reflecting the city's love for fermented beverages, marrying local brewing traditions with hearty comfort food.

How it tastes

A robust and malty flavor infused with subtle spices, offering a thick and creamy texture ideal for cold evenings.

Origin & History — first documented: 1905

Created in the early 1900s as a way to utilize excess beer, Tartu Õllesupp became a timeless classic, often enjoyed during the colder months or festive occasions.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🍷 500 ml dark beer
  • 🧄 1 medium onion
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 🧂 5 g salt
  • 🥛 100 ml cream

Method

  1. 1 Melt butter in a pot and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
  2. 2 Pour in the beer and bring to a gentle boil.
  3. 3 Simmer for 15 minutes to meld flavors.
  4. 4 Stir in cream and season with salt.
  5. 5 Serve hot with bread on the side.

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