Smoky Beer Soup with Sausage and Carrots

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

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A hearty German soup featuring roasted smoked sausage, root vegetables, and a deep, malty beer base. This German-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs smoked sausage, carrots, onions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves 6 German cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 links (sliced) smoked sausage
2 cups (julienned) carrots
1 cup (diced) onions
2 cups (diced) potatoes
4 cups beef broth
1 cup dark beer
2 tbsp flour
2 tbsp unsalted butter

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large pot, cook 4 links sliced smoked sausage over medium heat until browned. Add 1 cup onions, 2 cups carrots, and 2 cups potatoes. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
Step 2: Pour in 4 cups beef broth and 1 cup dark beer. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Step 3: In a small pan, melt 2 tbsp butter. Whisk in 2 tbsp flour to make a roux. Stir into the soup and cook for 2 minutes until thickened. Season with salt and pepper before serving.