Creamy Leek and Potato Soup

Ingredients (13)

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 large leeks, thinly sliced, white and pale green parts only (about 2 cups, total)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh minced garlic
• 2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
• 6 cups low sodium vegetable broth
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• croutons, for garnish
• chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
• chopped fresh chives, for garnish