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What to eat in Austria? Top 11 Austrian Soups

Last update: Thu Mar 20 2025
Top 11 Austrian Soups
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Vegetable Soup

BURGENLAND, Austria
4.3
Kürbis Suppe
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Kürbis suppe or pumpkin soup is a simple dish typical of the traditional Burgenland cuisine. The soup is usually made with diced or grated pumpkin flesh that is lightly sautéed with vegetables before it is simmered in water, chicken stock, or beef broth until all the ingredients are tender.


Typical vegetables used in the soup include onions, garlic, potatoes, carrots, leeks, and celery, while the selection of spices and seasonings usually includes salt, pepper, paprika, nutmeg, cumin, dill, and vinegar. The soup is commonly thickened with flour or cornstarch, and once cooked, it is usually combined with cream and puréed until it gets a smooth or porridge-like consistency. 

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Soup

VIENNA, Austria
3.8
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Soups are the essential part of Austrian cuisine, and the most popular clear soup in the country is the simple rindsuppe. This particular variety has played a vital role in the Viennese culinary history, with which it is usually associated. The preparation of the broth is time-consuming and often includes boiling only beef bones for a long time.


The meat is cooked separately, usually in large pieces, and is subsequently sliced or cubed, then served. The most common vegetables cooked with the meat include carrots, parsley, celery, and leeks, which are also served together with the diced meat. 

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Soup

TYROL, Austria and  one more region
3.7
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Speckknödelsuppe is a soup from the Austrian province of Tyrol. It's also popular in the Italian South Tyrol region, where it's called canederli con speck in brodo. The soup features dumplings made from stale bread and bacon, and a clear, (usually beef) broth that is cooked separately.


The dumplings are first cooked, then added to the soup which can contain additional ingredients such as carrots and leeks. When ready to serve, this dumpling soup is usually garnished with chopped chives or parsley.

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Soup

AUSTRIA and  2 more regions
3.7
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Flädlesuppe or frittatensuppe (as it is known in Austria) is a traditional and Austrian soup that consists of a rich broth with thin strips of flädle (frittaten) pancakes, hence the name of the soup. Although the traditional version calls for beef broth as the base, chicken or vegetable stock may be used as well.


The soup is often enhanced with chunks of steamed or sautéed vegetables such as leeks, carrots, celery, and green onions. After assembling the sliced and rolled strips in each serving bowl, this piping hot soup is poured over them and the whole thing is finished with a handful of freshly chopped herbs such as parsley, chives, or celery leaves on top.

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Leberknödelsuppe is a traditional and Austrian soup featuring liver dumplings. The dumplings, or "leberknödel," are made from ground liver (typically beef or pork), stale bread rolls (or bread), onions, eggs, and various herbs and spices.


These ingredients are mixed together, shaped into balls, and then gently cooked in a clear broth, usually beef or vegetable. The result is a rich, hearty soup with a robust flavor, ideal for cold weather. Leberknödelsuppe is often served as a starter in traditional meals and is cherished for its comforting and nourishing qualities.

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Tiroler zwiebelsuppe is an onion soup known for its rich and hearty flavor. It is made by caramelizing onions and simmering them in a beef or vegetable broth. The soup can also include white wine and is typically seasoned with herbs such as thyme and caraway.


It is commonly served with a topping of melted cheese and croutons or toasted bread, making it a warming and satisfying dish, especially popular in the colder months.

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Kaspressknödel Suppe is a traditional Tiroler dish that translates to "cheese dumpling soup". It's a comforting, hearty meal often enjoyed in the colder months, but it's also served year-round in many Austrian homes and restaurants. It is made with Kaspressknödel (cheese dumplings formed into patties, then pan-fried until they're crispy on the outside and warm and cheesy on the inside) and clear, flavorful broth made from vegetables, beef, or chicken.


To serve Kaspressknödel Suppe, one or two Kaspressknödel are placed in a bowl, and the hot soup is poured over them. The crispy, cheesy dumplings add a delicious contrast to the hot, savory soup.

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Alt-Wiener Suppenhuhn is a traditional soup originating from Vienna. The soup is usually made with a combination of chicken, carrots, parsley, celery, onions, allspice, peppercorns, bay leaves, cloves, thyme, chives, salt, pepper, egg yolks, cream, peas, mushrooms, flour, and butter.


The chicken and root vegetables are boiled in water, while half of the onion is fried in a pan until almost black with the cut side down. The herbs are tied in a bag and placed into the pot. The soup is cooked until the meat becomes tender, and it's then removed from the bones and cut into pieces. 
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Tiroler käsesuppe is a traditional Austrian dish from the Tyrol region, a rich, creamy soup typically made with regional cheeses (often a variety, some strong and some mild), potatoes, onions, and garlic.


It is flavored with white wine and often contains spices such as caraway seeds and nutmeg. Some versions also include smoked bacon or ham for additional flavor. The soup is often served with fresh bread on the side, making it a satisfying meal, especially in colder weather. 
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Kärntner kirchtagssuppe is a traditional soup from the Carinthia region, often served during church festivals (German Kirchtag). This hearty soup is typically made with a rich broth containing a variety of meats such as beef, pork, and chicken.


It also includes a mix of vegetables and is flavored with herbs and spices. A unique ingredient often added is saffron, which gives the soup a distinctive yellow color and a rich, aromatic flavor. It is traditionally eaten with a piece of Carinthian reindling.

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Meat Soup
STYRIA, Austria
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