Ollebrod (Beer And Bread Soup) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb pumpernickel bread
2 1/2 cups water
2 1/4 cups beer (Danish preferred)
1 tablespoon sugar
1 stick cinnamon (1-inch piece)
1/2 lemon, rind of, grated
salt
fresh lemon juice
whipped cream (or sour cream)

Preparation

Break bread into pieces and soak in water.
Cook, stirring, until it becomes a thick, smooth mush.
Add beer, sugar, cinnamon, lemon rind, salt and lemon juice.
Simmer for 20 minutes.
If soup is too thick, add a little water.
Discard cinnamon stick.
Top with whipped cream.