Chef John's Mulligatawny Soup with a Twist

Ingredients

• olive oil : 2 tablespoons
• onion : 1 large, diced
• carrots : 2 medium, chopped
• celery : 2 stalks, chopped
• garlic : 4 cloves, minced
• curry powder : 2 tablespoons
• chicken breast : 2, cooked and shredded
• apple : 1 medium, peeled and diced
• coconut milk : 1 can (400 ml)
• chicken broth : 4 cups
• lime juice : 2 tablespoons
• salt : to taste
• pepper : to taste
• fresh cilantro : for garnish