Instructions

  1. In a heatproof bowl, soak 1/2 of the mushrooms in boiling water for 30 minutes.
  2. Drain through a fine sieve, reserving liquid.
  3. Pat mushrooms dry with paper towel and chop finely and SET ASIDE for step #8.
  4. In a skillet heat 1 tbsp Virgin Coconut Oil over medium heat.
  5. Add fresh mushrooms, cook (stirring until they lose their liquid)and transfer to crock pot.
  6. In same pan, melt remaining 3 tablespoons Virgin Coconut Oil.
  7. Add onions and cook, stirring until softened.
  8. Add reserved mushrooms, garlic, thyme, salt and peppercorns and cook, stirring, for 1 minute and transfer to slow crock pot.
  9. Add bay leaf, broth, coconut milk and reserved mushroom soaking liquid and stir to combine.
  10. Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 3 to 4 hours.
  11. Discard bay leaf.