Easy Creamed Spinach

Name: Easy Creamed Spinach
Ingredients: 2 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth; Three 8-ounce bags baby spinach; 1/2 stick unsalted butter; 2 large shallots, minced; 3 large garlic cloves, finely grated; 2 tablespoons Cognac; 1 tablespoon Pernod; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 thyme sprigs; Freshly grated nutmeg; Kosher salt; White pepper