Heat vegetable oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
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Vegetable Oil
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Pot
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Add onions and cook until golden brown, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes.
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Onion
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Add garlic and sauté 2 minutes.
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Garlic
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Add garam masala and next 4 ingredients; stir 1 minute.
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Garam Masala
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Add lentils; stir until coated.
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Lentils
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Add chicken broth. Bring soup to boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer until lentils are very tender, about 20 minutes. Discard bay leaves.
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Chicken Broth
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Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth. Return to pot. Stir in chicken, coconut milk, and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.