Panera Vegetarian Autumn Squash Soup
A fall-season pumpkin and butternut squash soup with cream, warm spices and a pumpkin-seed finish.
Pumpkin and butternut squash form the base of this vegetarian soup. Apple and honey add sweetness, while ginger, curry and warm spices give it depth. Cafés finish it with roasted, salted pepitas and a swirl of sweet cream. It returns for fall, with availability varying by café; the Fall 2026 catering menu marks it as in season.
What’s in Vegetarian Autumn Squash Soup
The Fall 2026 build is summarized by these ingredients:
- Pumpkin
- Butternut squash
- Cream and cream cheese
- Apple and honey
- Ginger, curry and warm spices
- Roasted, salted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
Price
The serving style and local café determine the price; seasonal availability is not guaranteed. Typical price: Cup about $5–$7; bowl or bread bowl about $7–$11.
Prices vary by café and are not set nationally. Figures are typical US ranges. Confirm in the Panera app for your location. Official nutrition guides do not list prices.
Nutrition facts by serving
Panera Bread® Nutrition Guide, effective 9/2/2026, Edition 1 (c8-26).
| Nutrient | Cup | Bowl (~1.5 cups) | Bread bowl with pepitas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 220 | 330 | 860 |
| Calories from fat | 100 | 150 | 120 |
| Total fat | 11 g | 17 g | 13 g |
| Saturated fat | 5 g | 7 g | 5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 35 mg | 50 mg | 35 mg |
| Sodium | 800 mg | 1,210 mg | 2,140 mg |
| Total carbohydrates | 27 g | 41 g | 163 g |
| Dietary fiber | 3 g | 5 g | 8 g |
| Total sugars | 22 g | 33 g | 26 g |
| Protein | 5 g | 8 g | 26 g |
Group serving (1 container) is 760 calories in the nutrition guide and Fall 2026 catering menu. The bread bowl column includes pepitas.
Allergens
The vegetarian soup contains milk. The sourdough bread bowl adds wheat and may contain sesame.
Panera’s allergen guide notes shared equipment and bakery-café preparation, so it cannot guarantee any item is free of allergens. Confirm with your local café if you have a food allergy.
Ordering tips
- Check the local menu before planning an order: this is a seasonal fall item.
- The vegetarian label does not mean dairy free; the soup contains milk.
- A cup has 220 calories, compared with 330 for a bowl and 860 for a bread bowl with pepitas.
Compare soup menu or Creamy Tomato Soup or Broccoli Cheddar Soup.
Vegetarian Autumn Squash Soup FAQs
Sources & disclaimer
Facts are rewritten for readers of Panera Bread Menus from Panera Bread’s publicly published materials:
- Panera Bread® Nutrition Guide (effective 9/2/2026, Edition 1 / c8-26)
- Panera Bread Allergen Guide (valid 9/2/2026, Edition 1)
- Panera Fall 2026 catering menu (product build / seasonal listing)
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