2 carrots, finely sliced
2 stalks celery, finely sliced
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 onion, finely chopped
1 swede, peeled and cut into cubes
6 stalks fresh thyme, leaves only
fresh thyme leaves to garnish
salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
1.25 litres/2 pints vegetable stock
142ml/5fl oz carton single cream