An expat on holiday in his home country has tried but mostly failed to convince his countrymen of the deliciousness and uniqueness of Bouneschlupp.

The topic of the soup, which is Luxembourg’s most widely known traditional dish, came up when the expat's friends and family excitedly questioned him about his adopted country.

The first question was about which part of Germany Luxembourg is located in, while the second was about the presumed etymological link with the word "luxury."

It was only when a third question, this one about Luxembourgish specialities, was posed that the expat mentioned Bouneschlupp – which, incidentally, he mispronounced.

"It's a bean soup," he began as the dozen or so people gathered in his parents' living room listened intently.

"Beans, like fava beans or something equally noble and difficult to master?" said the expat’s uncle who fancies himself a foodie.

"More like a green bean," the expat answered.

He then closed his eyes and felt the gaze of not only the grand duke, Anne Faber, and the ghost of Count Sigfried, but all of Luxembourg looking upon him in this, his chance to promote the country.

"It's got onions," he continued.

"Fancy onions?" his niece asked.

"Well, no. And it’s got potatoes."

"Fancy potatoes?" his nephew asked.

"Not really. And sausage. It’s got sausage."

"Fancy sausage?" said his brother.

The twelve people waited eagerly to learn about the next item, what they supposed would be the star of the dish, some bizarre ingredient native to the Grand Duchy and its surroundings, something you can only find for two weeks in the autumn in odd-numbered years.

Instead, the expat found that he had nothing else to add. He concluded his presentation and excused himself to the loo.

In a press release, Luxembourg's Office of Recognition for Valiant Deeds says that the country commends the man for his efforts and that it does not fault him for failing to better characterize the soup.

"However, we would like to remind other foreign nationals residing in Luxembourg who want to tell their families about Bouneschlupp that it is so much more," the press release said. "It often comes with cream."

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