Butternut squash chili soup

Name: Butternut squash chili soup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup onion (chopped); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 3 cups butternut squash (peeled and cubed); 1 ea yellow bell pepper (seeded and chopped); 1 tbsp Essence of Emeril ((recipe below) or similar Cajun seasoning); 1 tbsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp cumin; 1 ea can of fire roasted tomatoes; 6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 cup yellow split pea; 1 ea avocado ((optional, for garnish)); 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro (chopped (optional, for garnish)); 2-1/2 tbsp paprika; 4 tbsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp Freshly ground black pepper; 1 tbsp onion powder; 1 tbsp cayenne pepper; 1 tbsp dried oregano; 1 tbsp dried thyme