Kacang Hijau dalam Saus Krim Parmesan - dengan bacon!

Bahan-bahan (4 porsi)

• 150 g / 5oz bacon (, chopped (use streaky, not lean))
• 2 g arlic cloves (, finely minced)
• 500 g /1lb green beans (, trimmed, cut into ~5cm / 2" pieces)
• 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock / broth (, low sodium)
• 1 cup cream (, heavy/thickened (Note 1))
• 1/2 cup parmesan (, finely grated (best to grate your own))
• Black pepper (, freshly ground)