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Nutritional Values

🔥450kcal
💪15gProtein
🌾18gCarbs
🥑33gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten 🥛 Dairy

Bavarian Beer Soup

How to order / say it
Say it Bierkäsesuppe — [beer-kay-zuh-soo-puh]
Order I'd like the Bavarian beer soup, please.
Locally Ich hätte gern die Bierkäsesuppe, bitte.
Say locally

A creamy soup made with beer and cheese, a Bavarian specialty.

Why try it?

Bierkäsesuppe captures the Bavarian love for beer and dairy. It's a comforting dish that symbolizes the warmth and welcoming nature of the Bavarian culinary tradition, often served in cozy inns.

How it tastes

Rich, creamy, with a hint of bitterness from the beer, complemented by a mild cheesy flavor. The soup is typically garnished with croutons or chives.

Origin & History — first documented: 1910

This dish dates back to the early 20th century, combining Bavaria's staple ingredients—beer and cheese. It became popular as an economical and hearty meal during cold winters.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🍷 500 ml beer
  • 🥛 200 g cheese
  • 🧄 100 g onion
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 🌾 30 g flour
  • 🧂 2 g nutmeg

Method

  1. 1 Sauté onions in butter until soft.
  2. 2 Add flour to create a roux.
  3. 3 Gradually whisk in beer and bring to a simmer.
  4. 4 Stir in cheese and season with nutmeg.

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