Crushed New Potatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

14 ounces new potatoes
3 1/2 pints water, to cover
2 heads garlic, cut in half
2 large bay leaves
20 sprigs fresh thyme
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
1 1/2 ounces salt
3 1/2 ounces unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Preparation

Scrub and wash the new potatoes and place into a saucepan. Cover with the water and then add the rest of the ingredients, except the butter and final seasoning.
Bring to the boil and reduce to a simmer.
Cook for approximately 20 minutes.
Once cooked, drain and using a fork or a potato masher, crush the potatoes lightly,.
add the butter and season with salt and pepper.