Home » Flädlesuppe (German Pancake Soup) Flädlesuppe (German Pancake Soup) Written on January 5, 2022As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.Featuring thinly sliced crepes in a rich beef broth sprinkled with chopped chives, this traditional Flaedlesuppe recipe brings together simple ingredients to create a truly soul-satisfying soup! This soup comes from my home region of Swabia in southern Germany though it is also served in other regions, including Bavaria.  You can find it on restaurant menus and in home kitchens throughout Germany.  It’s simple to make and simply delicious.What is Flädlesuppe? Flädlesuppe is a simple pancake soup consisting of thinly cut strips of German pancakes (called Eierkuchen) served in a clear broth, traditionally beef broth, and typically garnished with chopped chives.  Flädlesuppe is a great way to use up leftover Eierkuchen from a previous meal.   These strips of crepe-like pancakes (similar to palatschinken) are called Flädle in Swabia where I grew up.  In other regions of Germany this soup is called Eierkuchensuppe or Pfannkuchensuppe.  Austria has a similar soup called Frittatensuppe though the Frittaten (from the Italian fritatta) are thicker than Flädle.  Switzerland likewise has a similar soup known as Flädlisuppe.The pancake strips are placed in a soup bowl and the hot broth is ladled over the top following a sprinkling of chopped chives.

What Kind of Broth Do I Need? Flädlesuppe is made with very si

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