BOUNESCHLUPP (GREEN BEAN AND POTATO SOUP)

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Luxembourg shares German and French cultures and cuisines. This is a popular soup with evidence from both. Serve with crusty bread or potato pancakes (if you are ok with more potatoes!)

Provided by Carolyn Haas

Categories     Other Soups

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb fresh green beans
4 medium red potatoes
1 large russet potato (for thickening)
2 small leeks
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
4-6 oz mettwurst (smoked pork sausage) sliced
2 qt broth, beef or vegetable
1 bay leaf
1 tsp whole cloves
2 tsp dried summer savory
salt and pepper, to taste
freshly ground nutmeg, to taste
1/2 c sour cream or creme fraiche

Steps:

  • 1. Clean beans and leeks and wash well, peel and wash potatoes, slice sausage.
  • 2. Halve the leek lengthwise and cut the white part into fine strips. Cut the beans into approximately 1 inch pieces. Finely grate the russet potato.
  • 3. Heat the oil at medium temperature in a large stock pot and lightly sauté the leek strips. Add the sliced sausage and sauté for another 1-2 minutes.
  • 4. Add the broth, bay leaf and cloves (in a tea ball or similar to make it easier to remove later), add the beans and the finely grated potato. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until beans are tender.
  • 5. Then add the diced potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, the sausages and summer savory to the soup and simmer for another 10 minutes. Gently, stir in the sour cream or creme fraiche. Finally, season with salt, pepper and fresh grated nutmeg.
  • 6. Before serving, remove the cloves and bay leaf.

Golden Woleru
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover green beans.


Folake Adeleke
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I'm allergic to green beans, so I can't try this recipe.


Laiba W Abbas
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I'm not a big fan of green beans, but I'm willing to give this recipe a try.


All Likes
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This recipe sounds delicious! I love green beans and potatoes.


David Ofori
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I'm not sure about this recipe. The combination of green beans and potatoes seems a bit strange to me.


Sajib Talukdar
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Jamie Gambrel
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I didn't like this soup at all. The green beans were too crunchy and the broth was too thin. I won't be making this again.


Xavier grant
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This soup was just okay. The flavors were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it more if I had added some more salt and pepper.


Yolanda Reed
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I'm not a big fan of green beans, but I loved this soup! The potatoes and bacon really balanced out the flavor of the green beans. I'll definitely be making this again.


Jakiyah Williams
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This recipe is a keeper! The soup was delicious and very easy to make. I used fresh green beans from my garden and they were perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Bryanz _Salaz
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so rich and complex. I love the combination of green beans, potatoes, and bacon. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold day.


Batman Irem
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This was my first time making bouneschlupp and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the soup was ready in no time. I will definitely be making this again.


Josefina Cuevas
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very filling. I'll definitely be making this again.


Krystina Letson
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This soup is so hearty and comforting. I especially love the crispy bacon and the tender green beans. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter day.


bangla hasi
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Just tried this recipe and it was delicious! The combination of green beans, potatoes, and bacon was perfect. I also loved the addition of the vinegar, which gave the soup a nice tang. Will definitely be making this again.


Damien Kroeders (Dam1en)
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This bouneschlupp soup was a hit with my family! The green beans and potatoes were cooked perfectly, and the broth was flavorful and satisfying. I added a bit of extra garlic and pepper to taste, and it turned out amazing. Definitely a keeper recipe!