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Pfannkuchensuppe

A comforting German soup featuring savory pancake ribbons bathed in hot, rich beef broth.

30 minEasyServes 4180 cal/serving

GermanSoupStovetopStandardLow CarbNut-FreeSoy-FreeAlcohol-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreeCorn-FreeNightshade-Free

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/4 tsp fine salt
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 6 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup whole milk, 2 beaten large eggs, and 1/4 tsp fine salt in a bowl until smooth, then let rest for 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Melt a small portion of 1 tbsp unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat, pour in a thin layer of batter, and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until lightly golden.

  3. 3

    Repeat with remaining batter and butter, then roll up cooled pancakes tightly and slice crosswise into thin strips.

  4. 4

    Bring 6 cups beef broth to a gentle simmer in a saucepan over medium-high heat.

  5. 5

    Divide pancake strips into warm serving bowls, ladle hot broth over them, and garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives.

Questions

Can I make Pfannkuchensuppe dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 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 Pfannkuchensuppe gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1 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 Pfannkuchensuppe 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 Pfannkuchensuppe?

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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