One-Pot Yellow Split Pea Soup

Name: One-Pot Yellow Split Pea Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil (or as needed to coat the pot); 1 cup diced red onion ((½ large)); 2 medium carrots, (diced (reserve green tops if desired)); 4 cloves garlic, (minced); 2- inch piece of ginger, (grated); 2 cups sliced mushrooms ((I used mix of white and shiitake)); 4 cups vegetable broth; 2 cups water; 2 cups dry yellow split peas, (rinsed); 1 tablespoon coriander; 1 tablespoon turmeric; Salt and pepper to taste; Cilantro leaves; Chopped fresh chives; Sunflower seeds, (toasted if desired (see note))