Creamy Luxembourgish Bouneschlupp

Name: Creamy Luxembourgish Bouneschlupp
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 medium onion; 2 cloves garlic; 3 medium potatoes; 400 grams green beans; 150 grams bacon; 1 liter chicken stock; 150 ml heavy cream; Salt and pepper; Fresh parsley; Crusty bread

Traditional Green Bean and Bacon Soup

A classic Luxembourgish dish offering a rich creamy soup with the comforting flavor of green beans and crispy bacon, perfect for cozy gatherings. Chef’s Tip: Use fresh green beans for the best flavor.

1 h 15 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

Soup Base

2 tablespoons butter

1 medium onion

finely chopped

2 cloves garlic

minced

3 medium potatoes

peeled and diced

Green Bean and Bacon Mixture

400 grams green beans

trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces

150 grams bacon

cut into small strips

1 liter chicken stock

Creamy Texture

150 ml heavy cream

Salt and pepper

to taste

Garnishing

Fresh parsley

chopped

Crusty bread

for serving

Preparation

Prepping the Ingredients

Wash and Trim

Wash and trim the green beans, then cut into 1-inch pieces. Set aside.

Prepare Potatoes

Dice the potatoes after peeling.

Prepare Aromatics

Dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves.

Preparing the Bacon

Melt Butter

In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.

Cook Bacon

Add the bacon strips and cook until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

⚠ Important: Do not let the bacon burn as it will impart a bitter taste.

Reserve Fat

Save 1 tablespoon of bacon fat for additional flavor.

💡 Pro Tip: Use the same pot to conserve flavor and reduce dishwashing.

Cooking Process

Building the Base

Sauté onions and garlic in the reserved bacon fat until translucent.

Creating the Soup

Add potatoes and chicken stock to the pot; bring to a boil.

Finishing Touches

Stir in the green beans and cooked bacon, simmer until vegetables are tender.

Plating & Serving