Curried Carrot Soup from Soup: A Way of Life by Barbara Kafka

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons kosher salt, or less if using commercial broth
• 5 cups (1.25 l) Basic Chicken Stock or commercial chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
• 8 medium carrots, peeled and cut across into thin slices
• 4 medium ribs celery, peeled and cut across into thin slices
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons curry powder
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste