Mulligatawny Soup

January 2012 Recipe #1: Mulligatawny Soup

Ingredients:
1/4 cup vegetable oil

• 3 cups chopped onions 
• 5 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 1/2 tablespoons garam masala
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cups dried red lentils
• 8 cups low-salt chicken broth

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• 2 cups diced cooked chicken
• 1 cup canned coconut milk
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

• 2 cups cooked basmati rice