* 6 qt. crockpot

* 4 cups chicken broth
* 1 can coconut milk
* Juice from 4 limes
* 3 T fish sauce
* 1 T chili paste (or chili flakes work, too - again, use as much or as little as you like and remember YOU CAN ALWAYS ADD MORE LATER but you can't take it out)
* 3-4 cloves garlic, finely diced
* 1 1/2 inch garlic, peeled and freshly grated
* 3 medium sized tomatoes, chopped into large chunks
* 8 oz. mushrooms, chopped
* 3-4 small sweet bell peppers (or 1 large red bell pepper), chopped
* 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (more or less if you prefer - this makes a pretty hearty soup, so if you prefer a leaner soup, maybe only use a pound)