For the Soup:

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 large carrot, diced
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 1 apple, peeled and diced
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 6 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian version)
• 1/2 cup red lentils, rinsed
• 1 cup cooked basmati rice
• 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken (optional)
• 1 cup canned coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

For Garnish:

• Fresh cilantro