Cut the tomatoes into 4 pieces

Peel and cut yam into smaller pieces

Place tomatoes, yam, sweet onion, garlic cloves, water, salt and black pepper into a large saucepan (approximately 3 quarts) and cover with lid

Boil on medium flame until all of the vegetables are soft for about 10-15 minutes

Turn off the flame and cool

If using hand-blender, blend; if using a normal blender, blend and strain

Boil on high flame, add coconut milk and turn off flame

Serve hot with croutons

**Note: Using yam in this soup naturally makes it sweeter, creamier and gives it a buttery taste.