Mulligatawny Soup

Name: Mulligatawny Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon garam masala ((or substitute curry powder)); 1 cup diced carrots, (from 2 to 3 carrots); 1 cup chopped yellow onion, (from 1 medium onion); ½ cup finely chopped celery, (from 2 stalks); 1 tart-yet-sweet apple, (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji, peeled and finely chopped); 6 cups chicken broth, (best quality such as Swanson); 1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk; 1⅓ cups red lentils; Scant ½ teaspoon salt; 2 cups shredded cooked chicken, (from a store-bought rotisserie chicken or leftovers); 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, (plus lime wedges for serving); Pinch cayenne pepper ((optional)); ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, (for serving)