Potato and Bacon Soup with Parmesan and Sour Cream

Please provide the text you would like me to simplify. Make the bacon.
In a big pot, cook the cut bacon on medium heat until it is crispy (5–7 minutes).
Take out the bacon using a spoon with holes and keep it to the side, leaving some of the bacon fat in the pot.
Please provide the text you would like me to simplify. Cook the vegetables in a pan with a little oil.
Put the chopped onion in the pot and cook for 3–4 minutes until it becomes soft.
Add the chopped garlic and cook for one more minute until it smells good.
Please provide the text you would like me to simplify. Cook the soup over low heat.
Put the chopped potatoes and chicken broth in the pot.
Heat the mixture until it boils, then lower the heat and let it cook gently for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft.
I’m sorry, but it seems like you forgot to provide the text that you would like me to simplify. Could you please provide the text so I can help you with it? Put the cream and cheese.
After the potatoes are soft, mix in the milk, cream, and grated Parmesan cheese.
Cook for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally, until the soup is creamy and the cheese has melted.
Add salt, pepper, and smoked paprika (if desired).
Please provide the text that you would like me to simplify. Mix the soup (if desired).
To make the soup thicker, use a hand blender to blend some of it in the pot.
Instead, put 1–2 cups of the soup in a blender, blend it, and then pour it back into the pot.
Please provide the text you would like me to simplify. Serve and decorate.
Pour the soup into the bowls.
Add a spoonful of sour cream, crunchy bacon, and some chopped green onions or parsley on top.
Sprinkle more grated Parmesan on top for an extra cheesy touch, if you like.
Time Allocation
Time to prepare: 15 minutes
Time to cook: 30 minutes
Time needed: 45 minutes
Reasons to Enjoy This Recipe
Warm and satisfying: Great for chilly days or when you want a filling meal.
Rich in taste: Bacon, Parmesan cheese, and sour cream make a delicious and luxurious meal.
You can customize it: mix it for a smoother texture or keep it chunky for a more homemade look.