Vegan Panera Bread Autumn Squash Soup Recipe - Simply Plant Based Kitchen (2024)

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Vegan Panera Bread Autumn Squash Soup Recipe - Simply Plant Based Kitchen (1)

I LOVE the creamy Autumn Squash Soup from Panera Bread! Also sometimes referred to as butternut squash soup. It’s so warm and inviting, but only available during the Fall. Unfortunately, it is also not vegan and loaded with cream and fat so not recommended on a whole food plant based diet. So, I decided to make a low fat copycat version that was still super flavorful and creamy – I give you: Vegan Panera Bread Autumn Squash Soup Recipe!

How to save prep time for the Panera Bread Autumn Squash Soup

I’m big on saving time and keeping things simple, so like many of my soup recipes I used frozen vegetables that were already chopped. Yup! You can even find butternut squash chunks at most grocery stores. I have recently found them at my Walmart and have also gotten them from time to time at Kroger and Aldi.

I also used frozen chopped onions and frozen sliced carrots. Not having to chop up butternut squash, onions, and carrots saves like 20-30 minutes! Plus, you can measure out the exact amount and put whatever you use back in the freezer. No waste or vegetables going bad!

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I feel like a broken record when it comes to creamy soups, but you really should get yourself a cheap immersion hand blender. It just makes it so much easier and safer.

You can transfer the soup to a regular blender in batches, but you have a good chance of making a major mess and getting burned in the process!

You don’t need anything fancy or expensive, mine only has 2 speeds and does the trick. Check out some inexpensive options here.

You’ll want to use the CANNED version of coconut milk that you find near the Asian products in your grocery store. I used the lite coconut milk so that it wasn’t as high in fat. Thai Kitchen is a good brand, but you can also buy an off brand if it’s available. I don’t recommend using the refrigerated coconut milk as it doesn’t make the flavor right and not as creamy.

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Vegan Panera Bread Autumn Squash Soup Ingredients:

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Instructions:

  • Broth or water saute onions & garlic over medium heat in a large pot until translucent.
  • Add butternut squash, carrots, pumpkin, vegetable broth, cinnamon, ginger, curry, & nutmeg to the pot, mix well until pumpkin dissolved, and bring to a boil. Lower heat and cover. Let simmer for about 20-30 minutes, or until squash & carrots are tender.
  • Remove from heat. Using an immersion hand blender, blend soup until smooth and creamy. Add in coconut milk and optional maple syrup and stir to mix well. Add salt & pepper to taste. Blend again.
  • If you don’t have an immersion blender, carefully place small batches of the soup in a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Serve immediately and top with sprinkle of pepitas.

More fall recipes you might be interested in:

  • Vegan Pumpkin Pancakes
  • Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash Recipe
  • Spicy Thai Carrot Coconut Soup

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Vegan Autumn Squash Soup Recipe (Panera Bread Copycat)

This vegan version of Autumn Squash soup is so warm and delightful!!! It's a vegan copycat of the Panera Bread soup, but doesn't contain dairy or oil. This recipe uses frozen prepped veggies to save time chopping!

Prep Time10 minutes mins

Cook Time20 minutes mins

Total Time30 minutes mins

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Autumn Squash Soup, Panera Bread Copycat, Pumpkin recipes, Vegan Fall recipes

Servings: 8

Calories: 131kcal

Author: Kim Murphy

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Broth or water saute onions & garlic over medium heat in a large pot until translucent.

  • Add butternut squash, carrots, pumpkin, vegetable broth, cinnamon, ginger, curry, & nutmeg to the pot, mix well until pumpkin dissolved, and bring to a boil. Lower heat and cover. Let simmer for about 20-30 minutes, or until squash & carrots are tender.

  • Remove from heat. Using an immersion hand blender, blend soup until smooth and creamy. Add in coconut milk and optional maple syrup and stir to mix well. Add salt & pepper to taste. Blend again.

  • If you don't have an immersion blender, carefully place small batches of the soup in a blender and blend until smooth.

  • Serve immediately and top with sprinkle of pepitas.

Notes

I use frozen vegetables to save time prep time chopping, but you can use fresh if that’s what you have!

Nutrition

Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 255mg | Potassium: 518mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 20565IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 1mg

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  1. Vegan Panera Bread Autumn Squash Soup Recipe - Simply Plant Based Kitchen (5)

    Estheron October 10, 2019 at 5:14 pm

    Vegan Panera Bread Autumn Squash Soup Recipe - Simply Plant Based Kitchen (6)
    Made this recipe changed a few things because of plant base eating made without any oil or salt made in the instapot for 35 minutes. It is delicious I will make this again. Thank you for the recipe….

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    • Vegan Panera Bread Autumn Squash Soup Recipe - Simply Plant Based Kitchen (7)

      adminon October 11, 2019 at 10:25 am

      Glad it worked in the Instant Pot!

      Reply

  2. Vegan Panera Bread Autumn Squash Soup Recipe - Simply Plant Based Kitchen (8)

    Gail Monsmaon December 19, 2021 at 6:54 pm

    Can this soup be frozen for future eating? It’s delicious!!

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    • Vegan Panera Bread Autumn Squash Soup Recipe - Simply Plant Based Kitchen (9)

      Kimon January 28, 2022 at 7:29 am

      You sure can! You may need to re-blend it once it’s thawed.

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  3. Vegan Panera Bread Autumn Squash Soup Recipe - Simply Plant Based Kitchen (10)

    Noahon August 2, 2022 at 7:50 pm

    I used to work at Panera so I can tell you that the base is usually chicken broth & cream, so you’ve got that bit replaced correctly. I think the key to catching the particular sweet flavor is in apple juice! Yep, the original stuff has apple juice in it to make it sweet. It was…not a popular soup to be honest. I was working there when it was introduced for the first time and I was super surprised when it came back the following year. The staff mostly hated it when we taste-tested on day 1 and it was the least popular soup to go out. But some folks just really like winter squashes I guess!

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  4. Vegan Panera Bread Autumn Squash Soup Recipe - Simply Plant Based Kitchen (11)

    Leslieon September 2, 2023 at 4:04 pm

    I have a child who is gluten free. Is this soup?

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    • Vegan Panera Bread Autumn Squash Soup Recipe - Simply Plant Based Kitchen (12)

      Kimon October 6, 2023 at 12:14 pm

      Yes this is gluten free!

      Reply

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Vegan Panera Bread Autumn Squash Soup Recipe - Simply Plant Based Kitchen (2024)

FAQs

What's in Panera autumn squash soup? ›

Our Autumn Squash Soup is a blend of butternut squash, pumpkin, honey, apple juice, cinnamon, curry, and sweet cream, then topped with roasted, salted pumpkin seeds.

Is Panera squash soup good for you? ›

"For a vegetarian option, the Vegetarian Autumn Squash Soup boasts protein and fiber, while satisfying your taste buds with its warm, autumnal flavors," says Newlin. Though it's higher in calories and saturated fat than some other soups, it has less sodium than several of Panera's soups.

Does Panera Bread have any vegan soups? ›

This is actually a surprisingly vegan-friendly establishment! Most of the bread at Panera is vegan and they have vegan soup, salad, grain bowls, sandwiches, bagels, oatmeal, and more. In this guide we share all the vegan items on the Panera menu.

Does Panera autumn squash have dairy? ›

Contains Milk

Please note that we cannot guarantee that any of our menu items are free of allergens because we use shared equipment and handle common allergens throughout our supply chain and bakery-cafe.

Is autumn squash soup good for you? ›

Having a good potassium intake is important in maintaining healthy blood pressure. Butternut squash soup is a good source of fiber AND potassium!

What is the most unhealthy food at Panera? ›

The unhealthiest lunch order at Panera is…the new Bacon Mac and Cheese Bread Bowl. At Panera, you can order any of the soups or mac and cheese in a bread bowl, which is a bowl made entirely of Panera's Artisinal Sourdough Bread.

What is the healthiest food item at Panera Bread? ›

The bread with the fewest calories is the whole grain miche with 130 per serving. Other good choices are the whole grain baguette or whole grain loaf with 140 calories (each option also has 3 grams of fiber per serving).

Is there sugar in Panera squash soup? ›

INGREDIENTS: Pumpkin, Vegetable Stock (Water, Vegetable Base [Carrots, Celery, Onions, Tomato Paste, Corn Oil, Yeast Extract, Potato Flour, Salt, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Natural Flavor]), Milk, Cream Cheese (Pasteurized Milk and Cream, Cheese Culture, Salt, Carob Bean Gum), Brown Sugar, Butternut Squash, Heavy ...

Is squash soup good for you? ›

The stronger your immune system is, the better you're going to feel everyday and for the long term. Butternut squash helps it with two powerful antioxidants. The first is Vitamin C, with a one cup serving of butternut squash soup giving you over half of the Vitamin C you need each day.

Why do Panera salads have so many carbs? ›

Many salads at Panera Bread are surprisingly high in carbs due to the addition of croutons, tortilla strips, beans, corn, fruit, or other high carb toppings. Additionally, many of their salad dressings are loaded with sugar. To reduce the carb count, order your dressing on the side — and only use what you need.

What soup did Panera get rid of? ›

The TikTok user alleged that items soon to disappear from the Panera menu include the Bistro French Onion Soup, Ten Vegetable Soup, all cold brew drinks, all grain bowls, and several bakery items, including the blueberry scone, butter croissant, and kitchen sink cookie.

Where does Panera get their soup from? ›

Blount Fine Foods, formerly Blount Seafood, is a prepared foods and soup manufacturer that produces wholesale frozen and fresh soups under the Blount brand as well as Panera Bread and Legal Sea Foods. Blount Fine Foods is headquartered in Fall River, Massachusetts with a production facility in Warren, Rhode Island.

Can vegans eat hummus? ›

Hummus is a vegan staple that allows you to have some versatility in your diet. It's an immensely popular food amongst vegans so you may have found a new favourite yourself. It's available in a wide range of flavours and is very versatile in the kitchen so you can experiment with it if you wish to.

What does autumn squash soup taste like? ›

Rich buttery flavor, hints of sweet brown sugar and warm spices, and smooth and creamy texture from the heavy cream (or coconut milk). I've looked forward to Panera's autumn squash soup every year. I swear it tastes even better when it's enjoyed while dining inside the cafe and it's drizzling outside.

Is autumn squash and butternut squash the same? ›

They are fairly interchangeable in recipes. If you cube and eat them on their own you notice things like butternut squash is sweeter and other types have more stringy fibre. However, if you use them in recipes the difference is less noticeable. The fibers of acorn squash disapear when blended.

Is Panera Bread autumn squash soup gluten free? ›

This soup is made with pumpkin and butternut squash blended with ginger, warm spices and a hint of apple. Made with no artificial preservatives, sweeteners or flavors, this Panera Autumn Squash Soup is gluten free and vegetarian.

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