Creamy Dairy-Free Potato Soup

0 In a large pot, add diced potatoes, chicken broth, garlic and diced onion. Bring to a boil and simmer for 6-8 minutes until potatoes are softened.
1 Remove a cup of potatoes and leave to the side. This will be added back into the soup AFTER.
2 Allow soup to cool for 10 minutes before adding into a blender along with a cup of coconut milk to blend until smooth. 
3 Season with salt, pepper, and dried thyme - stir well. Add reserved cup of potatoes back into soup and serve in bowls with chopped chives, chopped bacon, croutons and/or shredded cheese!