Red Lentil Soup with Warm Spices

Name: Red Lentil Soup with Warm Spices
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Asian, Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 large onion , chopped fine; Salt and pepper; 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; Pinch cayenne; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 garlic clove , minced; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 cups water; 10 1/2 ounces (1 1/2 cups) red lentils , picked over and rinsed; 2 tablespoons lemon juice , plus extra for seasoning; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried mint , crumbled; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro