Name: Curried Lentil Soup
Prep time: 35 minutes
Total time: 1 minutes
Yield: 6 Servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 medium carrot, finely chopped; 2 large garlic cloves, chopped, divided; 2 tablespoons (or more) curry powder; 1 cup French green lentils; 4 1/4 cups (or more) water, divided; 1 15- to 16-ounce can chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, rinsed; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter; 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 lemon, cut into 6 wedges

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This isn't your typical lentil soup recipe. Curry powder gives it a flavor boost, and velvety puréed chickpeas add body and creaminess without cream.

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