I love winter squash (roasted and al dente), but I’ve never really liked pureed soups. I can’t complain, but they are too bougie for me. Meanwhile, I’m also wanting lobster/crab/shrimp bisque that need to be that except for the expensive stuff.
There’s something wrong with the way your soup was prepared.
Diced carrots, onion, celery. Saute in butter until ready. Add rinsed split peas, a few bay leaves, salt and pepper. Ham and a ham bone really make this, but make sure there’s not too much ham. That means too much salt. Put those in and cover with (ideally home made, no salt) stock. Cook until done. Remove bone, return meat and cartilage to soup.
So much fiber, so tasty. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions (I really, really despise green beans), but some opinions are less good than others.