2 tsp coconut oil (or other oil)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp yellow mustard seeds (optional, but recommended)
1 small onion, diced
3 celery stalks, diced
4 cups diced Yukon Gold potato (about 1.4 pounds)
1 cup uncooked green split peas, rinsed
5 cups vegetable broth
3/4 tsp smoked paprika, or to taste
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/8-1/4 cayenne pepper, to taste
1/2 tsp chili powder
fine grain sea salt and black pepper, to to taste
Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)