Velvety Butternut Squash Soup with Seasoned Chickpeas

Ingredients

• 2 TBSP unsalted butter
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2.5 lb butternut squash
• 3 large carrots
• 2 TBSP avocado oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 onion
• 15 oz canned chickpeas
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper
• 1/8 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder