Sweet Milk Soup with Pasta
Sweet milk soup with pasta and raisins is also known as Milchsuppe in German. Popular amongst kids and adults alike, it’s a tasty alternative to porridge for breakfast, a comforting soup for lunch during the colder seasons, or a delicious dessert. Budget-friendly, quick and easy!
Similar to my creamy semolina pudding and German rice pudding, this milk soup is a budget-friendly, quick, and easy meal that’s particularly popular amongst kids in Germany and Eastern Europe, particularly Poland.
Unlike the Polish savory milk soup – zupa mleczna – that’s made with potatoes, green onions, and a bay leaf, this sweet German version combines milk, macaroni pasta, raisins, vanilla, and sugar.
I remember eating this sweetened milk soup with pasta when coming home from sledding in the winter time. It’s one of those old-fashioned dishes that is a simple, comforting staple for many generations (to come).
If you loved this Milk Soup Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating below. Thank you!
Creamy Milk Soup with Pasta
Ingredients
- 4 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 cup dried macaroni pasta
- 1/4 cup raisins optional
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, combine the whole milk, and sugar with a pinch of salt. Add the cinnamon stick.4 cups whole milk, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 pinch salt, 1 cinnamon stick
- Bring everything to a gentle simmer, then add dried fusilli pasta, vanilla, and raisins to the hot milk.1 cup dried macaroni pasta, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/4 cup raisins
- Cook until the pasta is al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent the bottom from burning.
- Remove the milk soup from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes to cool slightly. Serve while warm and enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
Ingredients and substitutions
Milk – Whole milk gives the soup a rich creamy taste but you can also use skim milk or plant-based options including coconut milk, soy, or oat milk.
Sugar – Granulated sugar works best but you can also use natural sweeteners such as honey, stevia, or, maple syrup.
Pasta – Use any pasta shape you like but smaller ones such as macaroni, fusilli, or farfalle work best. Use fun animal shapes for the kids. You can also use egg noodles or make drop noodles such as Spätzle.
Vanilla – Vanilla extract, fresh beans, or vanilla syrup add the best flavor but you can also use vanilla essence.
Raisins – Dried fruit such as raisins or sultanas add extra sweetness. They plump up nicely and give the creamy soup a unique texture.
Variations
- Cream: Add a dollop of heavy cream to the whole milk for some extra richness.
- Fruit: Add fresh fruit, stewed apples and pears or honey stewed berries.
- Spice it up: Sprinkle cinnamon or my chai spice mix on top to add some extra warmth.
- Go nuts: Garnish with chopped nuts like almonds, walnuts, or peanut butter.
- Bread: Swap the pasta with some stale bread (white works best) to make a classic sweet bread soup.
