Golden Yellow Split Pea Soup

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3 tablespoons canola oil

1 yellow onion, finely chopped (1 1/2 cups) 

2 cloves garlic, minced 

2 large carrots, finely chopped (1 1/2 cups) 

1 large stalk celery, finely chopped (3/4 cup) 

1 teaspoon ground turmeric 

One 14-ounce package dried yellow split peas, rinsed 

One 32-ounce carton vegetable broth 

1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish, optional 

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 

One 8-ounce carton sour cream 

1 teaspoon smoked paprika