Curried Red Lentil Soup with Dried Cherries and Cilantro

Carrots, finely diced (about 1 cup)

Cherries, dried

Cilantro, stems

Garlic cloves, finely chopped (2 tablespoons)

Ginger

Red lentils

Shallot, finely chopped (4 tablespoons), large

Coconut milk, unsweetened

Curry powder

Salt, Coarse

Safflower oil