Peel the carrots and onions, then cut them into large pieces. Clean the leek and cut it into sections. Set these vegetables aside. Remove the germ from the garlic cloves and lightly crush them.
Cook the meat
Place the veal pieces evenly in a large pot. Add 3 liters of cold water, thyme sprigs, bay leaf, carrots, onions, and leek. Heat gently and let simmer over low heat for about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Once the meat is cooked, remove it along with the vegetables from the pot and set aside. Strain the broth through a fine sieve to remove impurities.
Make a roux
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk to form a roux. Cook for a few minutes, stirring constantly.
Add the broth and cream
Gradually pour the strained broth into the roux while whisking until you obtain a smooth, slightly thick sauce. Let it simmer for a few minutes over low heat, then stir in the heavy cream.