Potato Soup With Bacon without parmesan flour

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 ,[...]

2 pounds boiling potatoes * 3/4 pound bacon 1 pound kale 2 cloves garlic 1 x salt and black pepper * 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 x chicken broth as necessary[...]

6 slices bacon , cut to 1/2-inch pieces 1 onion , chopped (large) 2 teaspoons garlic , chopped 1 teaspoon thyme , dried 14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes (canned[...]