Delicious Potato Leek Soup - French Style - chefmelt

Ingredients

• 1 quart chicken or veggie broth.
• 2 sprigs of thyme.
• A pinch of salt.
• Black pepper, about 1/4 teaspoon.
• For garnish, chopped chives.
• 3 big leeks, only the pale parts.
• A stick (3 tablespoons) of butter.
• 1 cup of heavy whipping cream.
• 4 garlic cloves.
• 3 bay leaves.
• 2 pounds of potatoes (Yukon Gold is great).