Carrot and Red Lentil Soup

Name: Carrot and Red Lentil Soup
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 ½ pounds carrots, roughly chopped (about 4 cups); 3 large shallots, thinly sliced; 1 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated (2 teaspoons); 2 teaspoons ground turmeric; 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; ⅔ cup dried red lentils; 1 ½ cups well-shaken and stirred unsweetened coconut milk (from a 13.5-ounce can); 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for serving