Curried Lentil Soup with Carrots

Name: Curried Lentil Soup with Carrots
Ingredients: 2 cups red lentils; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 onions, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons turmeric; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon salt; 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 -2 small hot red chili pepper, seeded,and chopped; 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 2 carrots, finely diced; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 6 cups vegetable broth (chicken broth may be substituted); 1 (14 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk; 2 -3 tablespoons chopped cilantro