Coconut Cashew Curry Soup

Ingredients

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cans coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• Cilantro leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
• 2 tablespoons curry powder
• 1/2 jalapeño pepper
• Chopped fresh basil
• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, finely diced
• 3 tablespoons virgin coconut oil or vegetable oil, divided
• 1 small onion, quartered
• 1 teaspoon minced or grated fresh ginger
• Brown rice, optional
• Roasted, salted cashews
• Sliced jalapeño pepper