Mulligatawny Soup

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4 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 large Spanish onion, chopped

6 cloves garlic, finely chopped

3 tablespoons finely chopped peeled, fresh ginger

1/2 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded, and chopped

1 tablespoon ground coriander

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 3/4 cups red or pink lentils

9 cups chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned

3 tablespoons minced fresh coriander (cilantro) leaves, plus 12 sprigs

1 cup unsweetened canned coconut milk

1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for garnish

2 teaspoons kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper