Creamy Italian Quinoa Soup

Name: Creamy Italian Quinoa Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons olive oil; ½ medium onion (diced); 3 medium carrots (peeled and diced); 2 stalks celery (diced); 4 garlic cloves (minced); 4 cups bone broth (chicken broth or vegetable stock (use more for a more brothy soup)); 1 15- ounce can chickpeas (drained & rinsed); 1 1/4 cup Bob’s Red Mill Organic Quinoa (rinsed well in a fine mesh colander); 1 14.5- ounce can diced tomatoes (undrained); 1 8- ounce can tomato sauce; 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning; Pinch red pepper flakes; 2 cups fresh spinach (coarsely chopped); 1 ½ cups half and half (or heavy cream); Salt and pepper (to taste); Parmesan cheese (for topping)