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Creamy Luxembourgish Bouneschlupp

Name: Creamy Luxembourgish Bouneschlupp
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 100 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soup
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced; 400 grams green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 150 grams bacon, cut into small strips; 1 liter chicken stock; 150 ml heavy cream; Salt and pepper, to taste; Fresh parsley, chopped; Crusty bread, for serving

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.

4.3(743 reviews)

·By Ethan Brooks·July 21, 2025

Creamy Luxembourgish Bouneschlupp — Soup served and photographed from above

Prep

25 min

Cook

1 h 15 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

Soup Base

Green Bean and Bacon Mixture

Creamy Texture

Garnishing

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 572 kcal
Protein: 21.4 g
Carbs: 51.8 g
Fat: 31.8 g
Fiber: 6.7 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2288 kcal
Protein: 85.5 g
Carbs: 207.2 g
Fat: 127 g
Fiber: 26.7 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
2 tablespoons butter	204	0.2	0	23	0
1 medium onion finely chopped	44	1.2	10	0.1	1.9
2 cloves garlic minced	9	0.4	2	0	0.1
3 medium potatoes peeled and diced	393	10	90	0.3	8
400 grams green beans trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces	140	9.6	32	0.6	13.6
150 grams bacon cut into small strips	600	43	2	45	0
1 liter chicken stock	86	8	7	3	0
150 ml heavy cream	511	3	4	54	0
Salt and pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
Fresh parsley chopped	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1
Crusty bread for serving	300	10	60	2	3

These estimates are not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Prepping the Ingredients

1
Wash and Trim
Wash and trim the green beans, then cut into 1-inch pieces. Set aside.
2
Prepare Potatoes
Dice the potatoes after peeling.
3
Prepare Aromatics
Dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves.

Preparing the Bacon

1
Melt Butter
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
2
Cook Bacon
Add the bacon strips and cook until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Tip: ⚠ Important: Do not let the bacon burn as it will impart a bitter taste.
3
Reserve Fat
Save 1 tablespoon of bacon fat for additional flavor.
Tip: 💡 Pro Tip: Use the same pot to conserve flavor and reduce dishwashing.

How to Make Creamy Luxembourgish Bouneschlupp

Total time: 1 h 40 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Building the Base
Sauté onions and garlic in the reserved bacon fat until translucent.
2
Creating the Soup
Add potatoes and chicken stock to the pot; bring to a boil.
3
Finishing Touches
Stir in the green beans and cooked bacon, simmer until vegetables are tender.