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Beer Brats and Cheese Chowder
This hearty and flavorful chowder combines the rich taste of beer, the savory goodness of bratwurst and potatoes, and the creamy texture of melted cheese for a satisfying and comforting winter dish.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
25
minutes
mins
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
German
Keyword:
chowder, Oktoberfest, soup, brats, cheddar cheese
Servings:
6
Servings
Calories:
313
kcal
Author:
Lisa Johnson
Ingredients
3
tablespoons
unsalted butter
3
skinless
beer bratwursts
0.5
cup
chopped yellow onion
one medium onion
1
large
russet potato
cut into half-inch cubes
1
tablespoon
dry ground mustard
1
teaspoon
caraway seeds
crushed
3
tablespoons
all-purpose flour
1
cup
chicken stock
12
ounce bottle
German Beer
I used Becks
15
ounce can
fire-roasted tomatoes
drained
0.5
cup
whole milk or cream
0.5
cup
Fage Greek Yogurt
full-fat version
1
cup
shredded sharp cheddar cheese
0.5
cup
shredded Swiss cheese
salt and pepper
to taste
Instructions
Melt the butter in a heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the brats and cook until no longer pink, breaking them apart into large chunks.
Add the onion, potatoes, ground mustard, and caraway seeds, stir to combine. Cook until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the flour. Stir and cook for two minutes.
Add the chicken stock, beer, tomatoes, milk, and yogurt. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to LOW and stir in the cheese.
Serve immediately with Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites, regular pretzels, crusty bread or crackers.
Notes
I used unsweetened CashewMilk and white sharp cheddar instead of the Swiss to keep my soup lactose-free.
I used Beer Brats, but any flavor will work.
Make sure to cut your potatoes into small, bite-sized, half-inch cubes so they cook evenly.
If you do not want to make soft pretzels from scratch, check your freezer section for pre-made soft pretzels.
I used fire-roasted, diced tomatoes because they are my favorite and add a lot of flavor but any diced tomatoes will work.
For an even creamier soup, substitute Half & Half for the milk and yogurt.
Nutrition
Calories:
313
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
24
g
|
Protein:
13
g
|
Fat:
16
g
|
Saturated Fat:
9
g
|
Cholesterol:
47
mg
|
Sodium:
326
mg
|
Potassium:
417
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
5
g
|
Vitamin A:
755
IU
|
Vitamin C:
5.8
mg
|
Calcium:
290
mg
|
Iron:
1.5
mg