Lime Coconut Curry Chickpea Soup with Quinoa

coconut oil

small yellow or white onion (chopped)

chopped fresh ginger

large clove garlic (minced)

red bell pepper (chopped)

large sweet potato (skinned and chopped into small pieces (about 1/2 inch))

chopped cherry or grape tomatoes

red thai curry paste

vegetable broth

coconut milk (either lite or full fat)

chickpeas (drained and rinsed)

cooked quinoa (preferably cooled*)

loose baby spinach leaves

Juice of 3 limes

Fresh cilantro (for garnish, optional)