Potato Soup With Beef without tomatoes turnip stalks

300g potatoes (about 4 potatoes ), peeled, cut into small pieces 2 cloves garlic , chopped 1 tsp olive oil 2 red peppers , roasted and marinated or 3-4 tbs[...]

8 slices bacon , chopped 4 leeks , white parts only, chopped 4 -5 garlic cloves , chopped 8 sprigs fresh thyme leaves , stripped from stem 1 tablespoon[...]

8 slices bacon , chopped 4 medium size leeks , white part only, chopped (about 6 cups) 5 large garlic cloves , chopped small 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves ,[...]