Vegan Slow Cooker Lentil and Veggie Soup - Half Cup Habit

Ingredients

• 3 cups potatoes (red; chopped)
• 2 cups carrot (chopped)
• 2 cups celery (chopped)
• 1 onion (yellow; chopped)
• 1 cup lentils, green (rinsed)
• 8 cloves garlic (minced)
• 8 cups vegetable broth (low sodium, if possible)
• 1 cup coconut milk, canned (use the creamy, top layer (set it in the refrigerator overnight))
• 2 tsps Herbes de Provence
• 1 tsp onion powder
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• parsley (fresh, for garnish)
• goat cheese (crumbles, for garnish(omit for vegan))