Heat @olive oil{1%Tbsp} in a #large pot{}. Sauté chopped @onion{1%medium} and diced @carrots{2%medium} for ~{5%minutes}.

Add minced @garlic{5%cloves} and sauté for ~{1%minute} more.

Stir in @vegetable stock{6%cups}, dried @red lentils{1.5%cups}, @corn{2/3%cup}, @cumin{2%tsp}, @curry{1%tsp}, @saffron{1%pinch}, @cayenne{1%pinch}, @salt{} and @pepper{}.

Bring to a boil then simmer for ~{15%minutes}.

Blend with #immersion blender{} and add @zest and juice{1%lemon} of 1 lemon.