Finnish Beer Soup

Transport your taste buds to Northern Europe with this delightful Finnish Beer Soup, a warm and aromatic blend of dark beer, sugar, and fragrant spices like cinnamon and cardamom. Perfect for cool evenings, this traditional recipe creates a velvety soup thickened with a touch of flour and infused with vanilla for a hint of sweetness. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a quick yet uniquely flavorful dish that highlights the rich, malty notes of dark beer. Serve it warm, topped with whipped cream for an indulgent finish, and experience a comforting Scandinavian classic right in your own kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 ml dark beer
• 250 ml water
• 100 g granulated sugar
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 0.5 tsp ground cardamom
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 0.25 tsp salt
• 100 ml whipped cream (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the dark beer, water, and granulated sugar. Stir to dissolve the sugar.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.

Step 3

In a small bowl, mix the all-purpose flour with a few tablespoons of the beer mixture to form a smooth slurry.

Step 4

Gradually whisk the flour slurry into the saucepan, ensuring no lumps form. Continue stirring until the liquid thickens slightly.

Step 5

Add the ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir to combine and let the soup simmer gently for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 6

Remove the pot from heat and allow the soup to cool slightly before serving.

Step 7

Ladle the warm beer soup into bowls and, if desired, top with a dollop of whipped cream for a creamy finish.

Step 8

Serve immediately and enjoy this comforting and aromatic Finnish delight!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	985.6 grams (985.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1042

Total Fat 33.60g	43%
Saturated Fat 23.40g	117%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 100mg	33%
Sodium 652mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate 145.50g	53%
Dietary Fiber 2.30g	8%
Total Sugars 107.40g
Protein 7.40g	15%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 135mg	10%
Iron 2mg	8%
Potassium 257mg	5%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.1%

Protein: 3.2%

Carbs: 63.7%