Coconut Curried Yam And Chickpea Soup

Name: Coconut Curried Yam And Chickpea Soup
Ingredients: 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp curry paste (or you could use powder), plus more to taste; 1/4 tsp cayenne powder; 1 can chickpeas, drained (about 2 cups); 1 large yam, cubed; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 cups water; 1 can coconut milk (slightly less than 2 cups); salt to taste; chopped cilantro, to taste (I use lots – maybe 1/3 cup minced. Start with 1-2 tbsp minced if you’re not sure)