Oma's Easy Cheese Soup (Käsesuppe)

by: Gerhild Fulson  / Oma Gerhild shares German recipes rooted in family tradition.

Updated on January 19, 2026

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Here's my easy Cheese Soup,that's great on a cold winter's night. This German käsesuppe is delicious with a hearty loaf of German bread. 

Taking only about 30 minutes to make, this quick easy soup is a favorite among kids. Buy your cheese already grated - easier still.

Use a medium-aged Gouda, try another one of your favorite cheeses for this or try a mixture of cheeses to alter the flavor. Using the nutmeg is VERY German. However, you can omit it and/or try other herbs and spices. Be creative!

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The browned onion slices adds such flavor, but can be omitted if desired.

Don't have any chicken broth? I always keep bouillon cubes on hand. My pantry is stocked with vegetable, chicken, beef, and mushroom bouillon cubes. That way I'm always ready for whatever the recipe asks for.

Have extra cheese left over? Grate it and freeze it. That way you're ready next time the urge to make this soup hits. 

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Oma's Easy Cheese Soup (Käsesuppe)

Here's my easy cheese soup that's great on a cold winter's night. This German käsesuppe is delicious with a hearty loaf of German bread. 

Taking only about 30 minutes to make, this quick easy soup is a favorite among kids. Buy your cheese already grated - easier still.

Prep Time:

10 minutes

Cook Time:

20 minutes

Total Time:

30 minutes

Servings:

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons (43 g) butter
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• ¼ cup (33 g) flour
• 4 cups (960 ml) chicken broth
• ¼ pound (113 g) Gouda, shredded
• ⅞ cup (210 ml) cream
• salt, pepper, nutmeg to taste
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 tablespoon (14 g) butter
• chives to garnish

Instructions:

1. Melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat in saucepan. Add garlic.
2. Stir in flour and cook 1 minutes, stirring.
3. Slowly whisk in chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook 10 minutes, stirring continually.
4. Reduce heat to low.  Stir in cheese a handful at a time until melted. Stir in cream. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Do not boil.
5. Warm 2 to 3 minutes until smooth and hot.
6. Meanwhile, brown onion slices in 1 tablespoon butter.
7. Serve soup topped with onions and chives.

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Recipe update on January 19, 2026

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Hi, I'm Oma Gerhild! As a food writer and cookbook author, I'm always looking to find ways to pass on my German heritage using local ingredients. Quick and easy. That's my goal. Wunderbar food. That's the result.