Healthy Leek Soup

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp butter
• 6 large leeks, white and light green parts only, sliced,
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
• 1 pounds potatoes, peeled chopped into small pieces
• 7 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup of croutons
• 1 bay leaves
• 2 tbsp of dried or fresh thyme
• 1 tsp black pepper
• Salt to taste