Curry Chicken and Quinoa Soup

olive oil

medium carrots, (diced (1 1/4 cups))

large yellow onion, (chopped (1 3/4 cups))

large red or yellow bell pepper, (diced (2 cups))

peeled and finely minced fresh ginger

garlic cloves, (minced (2 Tbsp))

ground coriander

ground cumin

paprika

turmeric

ground cinnamon

cayenne pepper, (or more to taste)

low-sodium chicken broth

fire roasted diced tomatoes

(heaping) quinoa, (well rinsed and drained)

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

cooked shredded chicken breasts or thighs ((I used rotisserie chicken))

chick peas, (drained and rinsed)

heavy cream or coconut milk

chopped cilantro