Beer soup (Biersuppe)

As the name suggests, beer is the main ingredient of this traditional German soup that has been widely enjoyed in medieval and early modern Europe. There are numerous variations of this specialty, but it is typically made by combining light or dark beer with various other ingredients such as meat broth, water, flour, egg yolks, milk, cream, butter, and stale bread, and then simmering the mixture until it develops a thick and creamy consistency.

The soup is usually seasoned with salt and pepper, but sugar, honey, or aromatic spices such as cinnamon and caraway seeds can also be added for extra flavor. Some versions call for the addition of vegetables or cheese for a more filling meal. Interestingly, in the past, beer soup used to be a typical breakfast for the nobility, but it was also commonly prepared in numerous rural households.