Peanut Soup with Chicken

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Chicken:

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves 

2 teaspoons ground cumin 

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 

3 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled 

One 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and sliced 

1 jalapeno, stemmed and coarsely chopped 

1/2 medium onion, cut into chunks 

Kosher salt 

1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water 

2 tablespoons coconut oil or ghee 

1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into large chunks 

2 fresh bay leaves 

Sauce:

4 large ripe plum tomatoes, cored and cut into chunks

2 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled 

1 medium onion, cut into chunks 

One 1-inch piece ginger, peeled and sliced 

1 jalapeno, stemmed and coarsely chopped 

1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or water, plus more as needed 

1/2 cup natural peanut butter 

Juice of 1 lime 

8 cups spinach leaves, roughly torn 

Fresh cilantro, sliced jalapeno or Fresno chiles and lime wedges, for serving, optional