German Pancake Soup
Warm, comforting, and delightfully unique, German Pancake Soup (Flädlesuppe) is a traditional dish that combines delicate, rolled pancake strips with a rich, flavorful broth for a meal that feels like a cozy hug. With just a handful of pantry staples—flour, milk, eggs, and butter—you’ll whip up thin, golden pancakes, slice them into delicate ribbons, and immerse them in a simmering beef or vegetable broth. Garnished with fresh parsley and an optional hint of black pepper, this quick and easy recipe (ready in just 45 minutes!) is perfect as a light appetizer or a comforting lunch. Bursting with Bavarian charm, this delightful soup is a must-try for fans of hearty, homemade cooking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 120 g All-purpose flour
- 250 ml Milk
- 2 Eggs
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Unsalted butter (for frying)
- 1 L Beef or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- 0.25 tsp Ground black pepper (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, milk, eggs, and salt. Whisk until you have a smooth, lump-free batter. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes.
Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium heat and add a small amount of butter to coat the surface.
Pour a thin layer of batter into the pan, just enough to cover the surface. Swirl the pan to spread the batter evenly.
Cook the pancake for about 1-2 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook the other side for an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove from the pan and repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter as needed.
Stack the cooked pancakes on a plate and let them cool slightly. Once cooled, roll each pancake tightly and slice into thin strips about 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) wide.
In a large pot, heat the broth over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Adjust salt and seasoning to taste if needed.
Divide the pancake strips among serving bowls and pour the hot broth over them.
Garnish each bowl with freshly chopped parsley and a sprinkle of ground black pepper, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy this warm, comforting soup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
884 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.0 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.8 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 426 mg | 142% | |
| Sodium | 5010 mg | 218% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.9 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.2 g | ||
| Protein | 40.0 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.1 mcg | 25% | |
| Calcium | 446 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1247 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
