Creamy Potato Sausage Chowder with Wild Rice

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil.
• 6 sausages (about 400g), casings removed.
• 1 onion, finely chopped.
• 2 celery stalks, sliced.
• 2 carrots, sliced.
• 2 cloves garlic, minced.
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme.
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour.
• 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock.
• 2 bay leaves.
• 1/2 cup wild rice.
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and chunked.
• 1 1/2 cups light cream.
• Salt and pepper to taste.