Pumpkin Soup

Canned pumpkin tastes good and is easy to use. The blend of ingredients in this soup gives it a hint of sweetness.

133kcal per serving
8 gprotein
17 gcarbohydrates
2 gfat
6servings (1 cup)

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts per serving

NutrientPer 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

  1. In a medium-sized pot, bring water to a boil.
  2. Add beef roast to boiling water. Boil for 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. Add pumpkin, maple syrup, and pepper to pot. If using cinnamon, add that too. Mix well.
  4. Lower heat and cook for about 10 minutes.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Pumpkin Soup?

One serving has 133 kcal. The recipe makes 6 servings (1 cup each).

How much protein is in Pumpkin Soup?

8 g of protein per serving, with 17 g of carbohydrates and 2 g of fat.

What do I need to make Pumpkin Soup?

7 ingredients: 3 cups water, 1/4 pound beef round roast, thawed, sliced thinly, 2 cans low-sodium pumpkin (about 30 ounces), 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or 2 tablespoons brown sugar), 1/4 teaspoon black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional) ….