Step 1

Add all the ingredients except for the coconut milk to a slow cooker.

Step 2

Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.

Step 3

Then remove the bay leaves and use an immersion blender to carefully purée the soup until it’s smooth.

Step 4

Then stir in the coconut milk.  Cover and cook on low for 10-15 minutes until the coconut milk is combined and heated through.

Step 5

Serve warm and enjoy!