1. In large bowl, combine all.
2. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
3. The next day, remove the thyme.
4. Blend the soup in a blender until it is smooth; you will have about 1 1/2 quarts of soup.
5. For a smoother texture, strain the soup; this will yield slightly less than 1 quart.
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