Ingredients:
Instructions:
Cook the bacon
In a large pot, cook the bacon pieces over medium heat until crisp. Remove and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.
Sauté aromatics
Add the onion and sauté in the bacon fat until softened (2–3 minutes), then add the garlic and cook for another minute.
Add potatoes and broth
Add the diced potatoes and pour the chicken broth over them. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender (about 15–20 minutes).
Mash lightly
Mash some of the potatoes in the pot with the back of a spoon or a potato masher, keeping the mixture chunky.
Pour in the milk
Add the whole milk and stir gently without boiling.
Add Flavor
Return the bacon to the pot, then add:
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream (or mild labneh for an Arabic flavor)
Stir until the ingredients melt and the mixture becomes creamy.
Season
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add a sprinkle of paprika or onion powder if desired.
To Serve
Serve hot with:
✔ Sliced green onions
✔ More Parmesan
✔ Crunchy bacon pieces on top
✔ Toasted bread on the side