Perfect Potato Soup with Garlic Herb Croutons

slices crusty bread (I used ciabatta)

extra virgin olive oil

small cloves or 1 large clove garlic, minced

finely chopped fresh parsley

finely chopped fresh thyme (substitute other herbs as desired)

salt

few grinds black pepper

butter

medium onion, chopped

large leek, sliced and washed well

large cloves garlic, minced

medium russet potatoes, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces

salt and pepper

low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth

half n half