Bouneschlupp (Green bean soup)

This is a traditional soup from Luxembourg which is also eaten in the adjoining regions of Belgium and Germany.

Ingredients

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• 30g butter
• 2 onions, peeled and finely chopped
• 4 rashers of bacon
• 2 soup spoons flour
• 1 litre hot stock
• 500g French beans, topped and tailed and cut into pieces
• 3 potatoes, peeled and chopped into smallish pieces
• 2 sprigs chervil
• Seasoning
• 2 tablespoons Sour cream

Method

1. Melt the butter in a heavy bottomed pan.
2. Add the onions and bacon and sauté until the onion are soft.
3. Stir and the flour and gently cook for about 4 minutes - do not allow to burn.
4. Gradually stir in the hot stock, ensuring there are no lumps.
5. Add the beans and chervil and simmer for 45 minutes.
6. Add the potatoes and season lightly.
7. Simmer for a further 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are cooked.
8. Adjust seasoning.
9. Serve with the sour cream.

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