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Austrian Pancake Soup ( Frittatensuppe)

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Delicate strips of crepe-like pancakes in a clear, savory broth — a classic Austrian comfort soup that feels like home in every spoonful.

  • Author: Family Tree Foodie

Ingredients

PANCAKES (Palatschinken)

  • 2 large eggs
  • 125 g (1 cup) all-purpose flour
  • 250 ml (1 cup) milk
  • Pinch of salt

SOUP

  • 4 cups)beef or chicken broth (homemade or high-quality store-bought)
  • ½ cup finely diced carrot (about 1 medium carrot)
  • ⅓ cup finely diced celery (about 1 rib)
  • ½ cup finely diced onion (about 1 small onion)
  • 1 tsp butter or neutral oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

Make the Pancakes (Palatschinken):

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and a pinch of salt.
  2. Gradually add flour, whisking until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
  3. Heat a non-stick pan (20–24 cm / 8–9.5 in) over medium heat. Add a small amount of oil and coat pan.
  4. Pour in about 3–4 tbsp of batter, swirling the pan to cover the bottom in a thin layer.
  5. Cook until lightly golden (30–60 seconds), flip, and cook the other side for 10–20 seconds.
  6. Repeat with remaining batter. Stack pancakes, let cool slightly, then roll them up and cut into thin strips (like noodles).

Prepare the Soup:

  1. In a medium pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the finely diced carrot, celery, and onion. Sauté until softened and lightly fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  3. Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes, until vegetables are tender.
  5. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Assemble the Soup:

  1. Just before serving, add the pancake strips to the hot broth. Warm them through for 1–2 minutes (don’t let them sit too long or they’ll turn mushy).
  2. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
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