Frittatensuppe

Name: Frittatensuppe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Austrian
Ingredients: 6 cup beef broth; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp unsalted butter

Delicate Austrian soup with thin pancake strips (frittaten) in a savory broth. A comforting traditional starter.

35 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

AustrianSoupStovetopStandard

Ingredients

6 cup beef broth
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp unsalted butter

Instructions

1

Bring 6 cup beef broth to a simmer in a large pot.
2

Whisk 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper together until smooth.
3

Heat 1 tbsp unsalted butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat.
4

Pour a thin layer of batter into the skillet, tilting to coat evenly. Cook for about 1 minute per side until set but still tender.
5

Transfer cooked pancake to a cutting board and roll gently. Cut into thin strips (frittaten).
6

Repeat with remaining batter until all is cooked.
7

Gently add the frittaten strips to the simmering broth.
8

Heat through for 2 minutes without boiling.
9

Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Frittatensuppe dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup whole milk, 1 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the milk for unsweetened oat or soy milk; the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Frittatensuppe gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/2 cup all-purpose flour. Swap the flour for a 1-to-1 gluten-free baking blend (where it only thickens a sauce, half as much cornstarch also works). Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Frittatensuppe keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. If you plan to freeze it, stir the dairy in when reheating rather than before freezing, so it does not split.

Can I halve or double Frittatensuppe?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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