Lentil Soup With Wheat Berries and Kale

Name: Lentil Soup With Wheat Berries and Kale
Ingredients: 2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped; 1 large onion, coarsely chopped; 5 garlic cloves, peeled; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided, plus more; 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 cup wheat berries, spelt, unhulled barley, or short grain brown rice (do not use pearled grains); 1 tsp. coriander seeds, coarsely crushed; 1 tsp. ground turmeric; 2 dried bay leaves; 3/4 cup French green lentils, rinsed; 2 bunches curly green kale, stems and ribs removed, leaves torn into 2 pieces; Finely grated Parmesan and toasted crusty bread (for serving)