Green-Lentil Soup with Coconut Milk and Indian Spices

INGREDIENTS

3 tbsp

unsalted butter

large onion, finely diced

garlic cloves, finely minced

1 tbsp

fresh thyme, finely chopped

and 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric

and 1/2 quarts (6 cups) low-sodium chicken (or vegetable) broth

and 1/2 cups Lentilles de Puy (French green lentils), rinsed and picked over

2 tbsp

ghee, clarified, or unsalted butter

1/2 tsp

ground cardamom

1/4 tsp

ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp

ground cloves

ground nutmeg

fresh black pepper

1 cup

full-fat canned coconut milk

salt