Emerils Mulligatawny Soup

Name: Emeril's Mulligatawny Soup
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons ghee or clarified butter; 1 1/2 pounds diced boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 2 tablespoons garam masala; 1 3/4 teaspoons salt; 2 cups small diced onions; 1/2 cup small diced carrots; 1/2 cup small diced celery; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 2 tablespoons minced ginger; 2 cups peeled, cored and diced Granny Smith apples; 1 cup peeled and diced Yukon gold potatoes; 1 cup peeled and diced sweet potatoes; 1 cup dried red lentils; 6 cups chicken or beef stock; 3/4 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 3/4 cup diced zucchini; 3/4 cup diced yellow squash; 1 cup tightly packed baby spinach; 1 (14-ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk; 1 cup peeled, seeded and chopped tomatoes; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 3 cups steamed white basmati rice; 1/2 cup toasted, finely ground cashews; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves