Croutons with Brandade

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 pounds dry salt cod
• 1/2 pound peeled boiling potatoes, cut into small chunks
• 3/4 cup cold milk
• 1 small onion stuck with 6 cloves
• Few sprigs of fresh thyme or a pinch dried thyme
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Freshly grated nutmeg to taste
• 1 baguette, thinly sliced and toasted