Simple Split Pea Soup

2 tbsp coconut or avocado oil 

½ cup onions, chopped 

½ cup leeks, chopped  

½ cup celery, chopped 

½ cup carrot, chopped  

1 cup red skin potato, cut into 1 inch pieces  

1 cup sweet potato or yam, cut into 1 inch pieces 

1.5 cups yellow split peas or red lentils 

6 cups vegetable or bone broth 

1 tbsp each cumin, turmeric 

Salt and black pepper 

Heat oil in large pot.  Sautee onion for 2 min.  Add other veggies, cover and sauté stirring occasionally for another 5-10 min.  Add broth, split peas, spices.  Bring to boil.  Simmer covered 40 min. Remove from heat and puree with a hand blender or regular blender.  Serve.