Thai Coconut Tom Kha Soup

Ingredients

• 1 onion, diced
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 4-6 ounces sliced mushrooms
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 2 tablespoons tamari sauce
• 1 tablespoon ginger paste
• 1 teaspoon coconut sugar
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
• Zest from one lime
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 2-15-ounce cans lite coconut milk
• 3 teaspoons Thai Red Curry Paste (I use Thai Kitchen Brand)
• 4 tablespoons cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
• 5 ounces fresh spinach (optional)
• ¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1-2 limes cut into wedges