Leek, Murasaki & Red Potato Soup - The Whole Food Nut

Ingredients

• 3 TB Olive Oil
• 4 large leeks (white and light green parts only, roughly chopped (about 5 cups))
• 6 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
• 2 pounds potatoes (peeled and chopped into small pieces (I used Murasaki & Red potatoes))
• 7 cups veggie broth
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup coconut milk
• Chives (finely chopped, for topping)