Best 5 Bavarian Chowder Recipes

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Bavarian chowder is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is made with a combination of fresh vegetables, kielbasa, and potatoes, all simmered in a creamy broth. The soup is typically served with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

There are many different recipes for Bavarian chowder, but they all share a few common ingredients. These include:

* Vegetables: The most common vegetables used in Bavarian chowder are potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions. However, other vegetables, such as parsnips, turnips, and peas, can also be used.
* Meat: The most common type of meat used in Bavarian chowder is kielbasa. However, other types of sausage, such as bratwurst or andouille, can also be used.
* Broth: The broth used in Bavarian chowder is typically made from chicken or beef. However, vegetable broth can also be used.
* Cream: The cream used in Bavarian chowder is typically heavy cream. However, milk or half-and-half can also be used.
* Seasonings: The most common seasonings used in Bavarian chowder are salt, pepper, garlic, and paprika. However, other seasonings, such as caraway seeds, dill, or marjoram, can also be used.

If you are looking for a hearty and flavorful soup to warm you up on a cold winter day, Bavarian chowder is a great option. With its combination of fresh vegetables, kielbasa, and potatoes, all simmered in a creamy broth, it is sure to please everyone at your table.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRANDMOTHER'S CHOWDER



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Nothing can compare to homemade soup, especially when this is the delicious result! Winter days seem a little warmer when I prepare this savory chowder. -Dulyse Molnar, Oswego, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
12 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 cups water
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups whole milk
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add the potatoes, water, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. , Stir in the milk, corn and parsley; cook for 5 minutes or until heated through. Add a small amount of hot soup to sour cream. Gradually return all to pan, stirring constantly. Heat through but do not boil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 142mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

GERMAN SAUSAGE CHOWDER



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This very flavorful soup is so good on a cold night served with hot French bread or homemade bread. I found it in a Better Homes and Gardens cookbook, published in 1981.

Provided by Karen From Colorado

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb fully cooked bratwursts or 1 lb fully cooked knackwurst of frankfurter, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 small head of cabbage, shredded (4 cups)
3 cups milk
3 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 dash pepper
2 cups water
1 cup shredded swiss cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan combine sausage, potatoes, onion, salt, pepper and water.
  • Bring to boil, reduce heat.
  • Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are almost done.
  • Stir in cabbage.
  • Cook 10 minutes more.
  • Stir in 2 1/2 cups of the milk.
  • Stir remaining 1/2 cup of milk into the flour.
  • Stir flour and milk into soup.
  • Cook and stir until thickened.
  • Stir in cheese until melted.

GERMAN SAUERKRAUT SOUP



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This easy, creamy German sauerkraut soup is especially delicious in the cold season and the perfect dish after a long winter walk.

Provided by Angela Schofield

Categories     Soup

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
2 large onions
1 large jar sauerkraut (net. Weight 23.99oz. / 680g)
6-8 slices bread & butter pickles
6 oz. tomato paste
2 cups white wine or rosé
4 cups beef broth
1 tsp. whole caraway seeds or ½ tsp. ground caraway seeds
Salt & pepper to taste
1 tbsp. sugar
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Brown meat and drain if necessary.
  • In the meantime, cube onions and pickles.
  • Drain and rinse sauerkraut if you use an American brand.
  • Add tomato paste to the ground meat and fry for a couple of minutes.
  • Add carraway seeds, sauerkraut, onions, pickles, and fry again for a couple of minutes.
  • Add wine and broth.
  • Season with sugar, salt, and pepper to taste.
  • Simmer covered for about 45 min.
  • Serve with a dollop of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Portion, Calories 381 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Sodium 770 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 11 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g

BAVARIAN CHOWDER



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This is a very hearty soup for cold weather, and because it uses commercial canned soup for it's base....it's EASY!

Provided by Doc Joe

Categories     Chowders

Time 35m

Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb smoked sausage, slice into 1/4 rounds
3 cups green cabbage, chopped into slices about 1/2-inch x 3-inch
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
2 carrots, sliced about 1/4-inch thick
1/2 teaspoon caraway seed
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cambell's cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can cambell's cream of celery soup
1 1/3 cups whole milk
1 1/3 cups water

Steps:

  • In a sauce pan, brown the sliced sausage, caraway, and carrots in butter.
  • Add remaining ingredients and cook until the cabbage is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.6, Fat 35, SaturatedFat 13.3, Cholesterol 72.8, Sodium 1920.5, Carbohydrate 15, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 6.5, Protein 20.8

COUNTRY FISH CHOWDER



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You'll think you're on Cape Cod when you taste this thick, wholesome chowder made from a recipe I've treasured for many years. It's one of my husband's favorites. He likes it more and more because over the years I've "customized" the basic recipe by including ingredients he enjoys. -Linda Lazaroff, Hebron, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup chopped onion
4 bacon strips, chopped
3 cans (12 ounces each) evaporated milk
1 can (15-1/4 ounces) whole kernel corn, undrained
1 can (6-1/2 ounces) chopped clams, undrained
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound fish fillets (haddock, cod or flounder), cooked and broken into pieces
Crumbled cooked bacon, optional
Minced chives, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook onion and bacon over medium heat until bacon is crisp; drain. Add milk, corn, clams, potatoes, butter, salt and pepper. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes., Stir in fish and heat through. Ladle into bowls. If desired, top with bacon and chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 57mg cholesterol, Sodium 598mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

Tips:

  • For a creamy chowder, use full-fat milk or cream. For a lighter chowder, use low-fat or non-fat milk.
  • To make the chowder ahead of time, cook it according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Store the chowder in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • To reheat the chowder, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight or at room temperature for several hours. Then, reheat the chowder over medium heat until it is warmed through.
  • Serve the chowder with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Bavarian chowder is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is made with a variety of vegetables, sausage, and potatoes, and is simmered in a creamy broth. This soup is sure to warm you up and fill you up.

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