Spicy Chickpea Stew with Coconut Milk - SippitySup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup peeled pearl onions (pearl onions larger than 1‑inch may need to be halved)
• 1 red bell pepper (cut into 1‑inch chunks)
• 3 clove garlic (peeled and minced)
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoon sambal oelek (or to taste)
• 1 quart chicken stock
• 1 (15-oz) can chickpeas (rinsed)
• 2 cup thinly sliced summer squash
• 2/3 cup unsweetened coconut milk
• 2 tablespoon minced cilantro leaves
• 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• thin slices thai bird chili (optional) to taste
• kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper
• whole cilantro sprigs (as garnish)
• toasted bread (for serving)