Bouneschlupp

This thick soup of green beans, potatoes, and bacon may not appear particularly appetizing, yet it is one of Luxembourg's most beloved recipes. Depending on your location, the dish may include carrots, leeks, celery, onions, milk, and cream. Some people also serve it with potato pancakes. Gromperenzopp, a potato-based soup popular in Luxembourg, is served in a deep bowl and topped with slices of sausage or bacon, fresh parsley, or fried onion.

Ingredients:

• 800 g large beans
• 200 g onions
• 300 g potatoes
• 200 g smoked bacon
• 50g butter
• 3000 ml water / white stock
• 150 ml crème fraiche
• q.s. savory
• q.s. salt, ground pepper

Instruction:

• Peel and thinly slice the beans
• sauté the diced bacon in butter
• then add and sauté the chopped onions
• season with salt, pepper, and savory
• then add the beans, water, or broth
• cook for 45 minutes
• add diced potatoes, cream, and taste for seasoning and serve.