Creamy Vegan Corn Chowder

Name: Creamy Vegan Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 2 tbsp coconut oil (or avocado oil); 1 small red onion (diced (about 3/4 cup)); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 1 1/2 cup celery (diced (about 2 stalks)); 2 cups carrots (diced (about 3 small)); 4 small Yukon gold potatoes (scrubbed and cubed (about 2 cups)); 2 1/2 cups corn kernels (from large 4 cobs; or frozen corn); 1 14 oz can coconut milk (full-fat); 2 cups water; 1 tbsp vegetable bouillon paste; 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1/2 tsp fresh thyme); 1 tsp crushed chili pepper flakes; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 cup cilantro (chopped)