In a large soup pot heat the oil. For oil free version use 60ml of water or stock instead. On medium heat, sauté the onion, carrot, bell pepper, garlic, ginger and if using fresh chilli until softened about 10minutes.
Add spices, chickpeas, potatoes, cook for a minute to coat all vegetables in the spices.
Add tomato, stock and coconut milk. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20min till potatoes are cooked through.
Add the spinach and heat till wilted and heatied through.
Serve.
Optional: Top with spoonful of yoghurt, chopped chilli, coriander or chopped spring onions if desired.