Creamy Sweet Potato Coconut Soup

or about 6 strips bacon, diced

medium onion (diced (about 1 cup))

garlic cloves (minced)

large celery rib (diced (1 "stick" of celery))

lbs 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced

dried thyme leaves

reduced sodium chicken broth

coconut milk (I used "original")

Salt and 1/8 tsp ground black pepper (or to taste)

parsley to garnish (optional)