Creamy Curried Carrot and Lentil Soup | VegNews

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons plus 4 cups water, divided 
• 4 cups sliced carrot 
• 1 cup chopped onion 
• 1 cup chopped celery 
• 1½ tablespoons curry powder 
• 1¼ teaspoons salt 
• ¼ teaspoon ground allspice 
• ⅛ teaspoon chipotle powder
• 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained 
• 1 cup canned coconut milk 
• 4 tablespoons lime juice 
• 5 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, for serving