Pumpkin Soup
Canned pumpkin tastes good and is easy to use. The blend of ingredients in this soup gives it a hint of sweetness.
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1/4 pound beef round roast, thawed, sliced thinly
- 2 cans low-sodium pumpkin (about 30 ounces) nutrition facts
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or 2 tablespoons brown sugar) nutrition facts
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper nutrition facts
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional) nutrition facts
- 1/4 cup onions, diced nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts per serving
| Nutrient | Per serving | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 133 kcal | |
| Total fat | 2 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat | 1 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 14 mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 18 mg | 0.8% |
| Total carbohydrates | 17 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber | 4 g | 14% |
| Total sugars | 9 g | |
| Added sugars | 4 g | 8% |
| Protein | 8 g | 16% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 52 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 345 mg | 7% |
Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.
Directions
- In a medium-sized pot, bring water to a boil.
- Add beef roast to boiling water. Boil for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Add pumpkin, maple syrup, and pepper to pot. If using cinnamon, add that too. Mix well.
- Lower heat and cook for about 10 minutes.
- Put 2 teaspoons of onion on top of each bowl of soup. Serve hot.
Notes
Tip for cooking beef roast: The recommended safe minimum internal temperature for beef roast is 145 °F, as measured with a food thermometer. See how to make this recipe and more on USDA’s MyPlate Kitchen YouTube site. Learn more about: Pumpkins Onions
Source
A Harvest of Recipes with USDA Foods USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/pumpkin-soup-0, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.
General nutrition information, not medical advice.