The other day, Auntie Eman came over and completely turned my kitchen into a Palestinian breakfast wonderland. And honestly, it was the best kind of morning.

Labneh (also spelled Lebneh or Labne) is a Middle Eastern strained yogurt cheese — you can think of it as a cross between Greek yogurt and cream cheese.

This is one of those soul-hugging soups that comes together with pantry staples and a touch of love. It’s smooth, comforting, and just...