Biersuppe Recipes

BIERSUPPE

Steps:

• In saucepan over medium heat, bring beer, covered, to a boil.
• Beat together in a bowl egg yolks, sour cream, cornstarch, sugar and salt until well blended.
• Transfer mixture to a large saucepan over low heat.
• Pour in beer slowly, stirring until well combined.
• Don't boil.
• To serve, divide bread cubes into six warmed soup bowls.
• Sprinkle cheese over bread.
• Pour hot soup over all and serve.

BIERSUPPE (BEER SOUP)

Steps:

• Brown the flour in the butter, then add beer. Add cinnamon and sugar and bring to a boil. Whisk together the egg yolk and milk and stir into the hot (but no longer boiling) beer. Strain, and serve with toasted slices of bread. Serves 4.

HOT BEER SOUP (HEISSE BIERSUPPE)

Steps:

• Pour beer and sugar into a heavy 4 to 5 quart saucepan.
• Bring to a boil over high heat, stir constantly until sugar is dissolved, then remove from heat.
• In a small bowl, whisk egg yolks and beat in the sour cream a little at a time. Stir about 1/4 cup of the hot beer into the mix then whisk it into the beer. Add cinnamon, salt and grindings of pepper.
• Return to heat and cook stirring constantly until it thickens slightly. Do NOT let it boil or it could curdle.
• Serve.