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 - Pinch of ground chile powder or cayenne, more to taste
 - 1 quart chicken or vegetable broth
 - 2 cups water
-- 1 cup red lentils (rinsed and soaked)
+- 1 1/2 cup red lentils (rinsed and soaked for thirty minutes)
 - 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
 - Juice of 1/2 lemon, more to taste
 - 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
 
-Note: I approximate 1 cup as about 250 ML, though this should be slightly less for fluid volume.
+Note: I approximate 1 cup as 200 grams.
 
 ## Method