1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs, rinsed and cut into 3/4-inch pieces

4 cups chicken broth

2 cups bias-sliced carrots

1 whole large onion, chopped

2 tablespoon Grated fresh ginger root

3 whole Garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon (2 stalks) lemon grass, cut into 1-inch pieces or 1 tsp finely shredded lemon peel

½ teaspoon Crushed red pepper

15 oz Canned coconut milk, unsweetened

1 whole medium green, yellow and or sweet red pepper cut into 1/2-inch pieces

8 ozs, button or straw mushrooms, canned, drained

1/4 cup snipped cilantro

1/3 cup chopped roasted peanuts