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Biltong Soup (Beef Jerky)

Biltong Soup is a creamy, rich and hearty soup made using traditional South-African Biltong which is similar (but not 100% same) as “Beef Jerky”. Serve as an appetizer or for dinner with fresh bread.

Biltong Soup

Biltong is thee savory snack in South-Africa !

When I found a recipe for Biltong Soup on the DailyFix site recently, I knew I had to try it immediately. One can never go wrong with Biltong in South-Africa.

I would never have thought of making soup with Biltong ! And believe me, my whole family loved the recipe. We have had it countless times already and still crave for more.

Rich, creamy and so comforting ! Both the Cheeses also adds a lot of punch to this recipe for Biltong Soup. You can play around with the quantities.

Like Blue Cheese more ? Well then, add more and maybe a little less of the Cheddar.

Biltong Soup

I am not sure whether the American, Beef Jerky, would work the same way. Or even if it can be grated finely.

But I did read up on Biltong and Beef Jerky, and found that there are in fact places where one can buy South-African Biltong in the US.

Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom seem to have lots of places where you can buy traditional Biltong.

I do hope, wherever you are, that you can get hold of some Biltong ! And try this recipe as it is most definitely the most delicious Soup we have ever had.

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Delicious, rich and hearty soup made using traditional South-African Biltong which is similar (but not 100% same) as Beef Jerky

If you would like to read up about the difference between Biltong and Beef Jerky, you can find more information at Bull & Cleaver.

Biltong Soup (Beef Jerky)

Biltong Soup

Biltong Soup

Linda Nortje
Biltong Soup is a creamy, rich and hearty soup made using traditional South-African Biltong which is similar (but not 100% same) as "Beef Jerky". Serve as an appetizer or for dinner with fresh bread.
5 from 2 votes
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Course Soup
Cuisine South-African
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Calories 2077 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 100 g Unsalted Butter ( 3.5 oz )
  • 1 t Fresh Garlic crushed
  • 3 TB Flour
  • ½ t Nutmeg
  • ½ t Ground Coriander
  • ½ t Black Pepper freshly milled
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock
  • 3 cups Milk ( increase Milk for a thinner soup )
  • ½ cup Fresh Cream ( double cream )
  • cup Blue Cheese crumbled
  • ½ cup Cheddar Cheese finely grated
  • 100 g Biltong (Beef Jerky 3.5 oz) - finely grated or the powdered kind for sandwiches
  • 2 t Sherry
  • Thin Biltong Slices to garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Melt the Butter over medium heat in a medium saucepan
  • Saute the Garlic in the Butter for 1 minute – sprinkle over the Flour, Nutmeg, Coriander and Black Pepper – stir to form a paste
  • Add the Stock – stirring continuously to prevent lumps – add the Milk and Fresh Cream, bring to the boil and turn the heat to low
  • Stir in the Blue Cheese and the Cheddar – stir until melted – remove from heat
  • Add the Biltong and stir - just before serving, stir in the Sherry
  • Garnish with Biltong Slices and serve

Notes

The Soup will thicken on standing
Nutrition Facts
Biltong Soup
Serving Size
 
1 Serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
2077
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
152
g
234
%
Saturated Fat
 
91
g
569
%
Trans Fat
 
3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
36
g
Cholesterol
 
555
mg
185
%
Sodium
 
4479
mg
195
%
Potassium
 
1647
mg
47
%
Carbohydrates
 
73
g
24
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
43
g
48
%
Protein
 
112
g
224
%
Vitamin A
 
4722
IU
94
%
Vitamin C
 
16
mg
19
%
Calcium
 
1712
mg
171
%
Iron
 
24
mg
133
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition value, where given, is not always accurate. Please also check your ingredient labels.

Scoop into serving bowl, garnish with thin Biltong slices and serve immediately with freshly baked, thick slices of bread. The soup will thicken on standing.

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5 from 2 votes (1 rating without comment)
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Liza Taljaard

Friday 23rd of September 2022

It was by far the best result for a just-followed-the-recipe night!

Michelle Meche

Saturday 15th of November 2014

This is new to me, but you really can't go wrong with beefy, cheesy soup!

Christie Campbell

Tuesday 11th of November 2014

Oh my. I'll have to find some of that meat becuse this soup looks fabulous!! Thank you for linking up with #FoodieFridays. I hope you can link up again with us link and see if you were featured! - Christie http://akitchenhoor.blogspot.com/

Jamie Sherman

Monday 10th of November 2014

I did a quick google search and found a few places that will ship this here in the US. I need to try this - especially now that we're heading into our cooler months!

mickeydownunder

Saturday 8th of November 2014

G'day How interesting !Thanks for coming and sharing Linda at our #SayGdayParty Please make sure to revisit if you haven't already and say G'day to the hosts and another person at the party Pinned all! Cheers! Joanne What's On The List? Sharing is Caring!#ibabloggers

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