Charming Curried Lentil Soup

• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced and divided
• 1 medium carrot, chopped
• 3 tablespoons (or more) curry powder
• 1 cup french green lentils
• 4 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups cooked chickpeas
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons butter

1. heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. add onion and carrot - sprinkle with salt and pepper. cook onion until translucent, stirring occasionally - about 4 minutes add half chopped garlic, stir until everything is soft, but not brown. add curry powder and stir another minute
2. add lentils and 4 cups of water. sprinkle with salt and pepper. increase heat to a boil, then reduce and let simmer until lentil are cooked - about 30 minutes
3. meanwhile, puree chickpeas, lemon juice, 1/4 cup water, the rest of the garlic, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a food processor until smooth
4. add chickpea puree and butter to the lentil soup. season to taste with salt, pepper, and more curry powder if desired. add water by the 1/4 if desired until your preference of consistency is reached. divide soup among bowls, serve with toasted bread

extra virgin olive oil, onion, garlic, carrot, curry powder, water, chickpeas, lemon juice, butter

Taken from food52.com/recipes/8627-charming-curried-lentil-soup (may not work)