soak mushrooms in 1 cup of boiling water for 30 minutes
drain, reserving the liquid
dry the boiled mushrooms and chop finely
heat 1 tbsp. of virgin coconut oil and add the mushrooms
cook the mushrooms until they lose their liquid and transfer them to a large pot
melt 3 tbsp. of virgin coconut oil
add onions, mushrooms, garlic, thyme, salt, and peppercorns to melted coconut oil
cook for 1 minute and then transfer to large pot
add bay leaf, broth, coconut milk, and reserved mushroom liquid
stir to combine, cover, and cook until heated through