Copycat Panera Bread's Autumn Squash Soup (vegan, Paleo and gluten-free) (2024)

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1. Jessica S — October 8, 2022 @ 6:27 pm Reply

   I stumbled upon this recipe and tried it a couple times, it’s wonderful! I’ve made some for my family as well and they love it too! Thank you for the delicious recipe. 😊

   • Kim — October 9, 2022 @ 6:07 am Reply

     So happy you enjoyed!

2. Jen — September 23, 2015 @ 11:07 am Reply

   I’m dreaming of a soup like this today! Yum!

   • Kim — September 24, 2015 @ 4:06 pm Reply

     It’s delish! I need to make it again soon!

3. nikki — April 2, 2015 @ 1:23 pm Reply

   Hi! I found your recipe this week and bought the ingredients but when I clicked today, the ingredients and instructions weren’t there. Did I go back to the wrong place? SOS? Help?

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   • admin — April 3, 2015 @ 6:21 am Reply

     I’m sorry. We’re still working on getting the recipes from my old site to transfer over. My recipage has all of the full recipes, though. Here is the link to this one. https://www.kimscravings.com/recipes/?recipe_id=6066655

4. Carrie — March 31, 2015 @ 9:38 pm Reply

   I love this recipe, but it seems to have disappeared from your site. Can you send it to me?

   • admin — April 3, 2015 @ 6:35 am Reply

     I’m glad you love this soup as much as I do! Unfortunately, we’re still working on transferring recipes from my old site to the new one. All of my full recipes are available on my recipage, though. Here is the link https://www.kimscravings.com/recipes/?recipe_id=6066655

5. SocalMama — December 22, 2014 @ 10:13 pm Reply

   I made this for my family and we all LOVED IT! It tastes just like the soup at Panera Bread. It was fun to make, too. I doubled the batch to freeze for another time. I also used 1 tsp of curry and it tasted perfect – not strong at all. Thanks for the recipe!

6. Heidi — December 5, 2014 @ 9:10 pm Reply

   We absolutely loved this recipe!!! We’re not curry fans, so we left that out; and we still devoured the soup because it was so delicious. Thanks so much for the recipe. We are looking forward to trying out more of your recipes.

   • Kim — December 7, 2014 @ 9:31 am Reply

     I’m so glad you loved the soup and it’s good to know, you really don’t need curry for it to be delicious! 🙂

7. Beth C — November 25, 2014 @ 3:18 pm Reply

   Hi, i just made this soup and it is FANTASTIC! Thank you so much for sharing it!
   The only things i did differently were add a little extra butternut squash (not much), use 1tsp Curry, and i used Original unsweetened almond milk.
   I love it!

   • Kim — December 7, 2014 @ 9:38 am Reply

     Thanks so much for your comment, Beth! I’m so glad that you enjoyed the soup… it’s one of my favorites!

8. Diana Thomas — November 16, 2014 @ 4:00 pm Reply

   Great recipe. I subbed in something called “meat masala” for the curry powder which you can get in an Indian store. Yum! and I think it does taste very close to Panera and is probably more healthy 🙂

   • Kim — December 7, 2014 @ 9:43 am Reply

     Thanks so much, Diana! Yes, this recipe is much healthier. I’ve actually compared the nutritional value.

9. Quinn — November 7, 2014 @ 2:10 pm Reply

   This soup is phenomenal! Thank you so much for coming up with this and posting it! I love Panera’s soup, but I am so happy to be able to make a healthy version at home. I have been raving about this recipe and passing it along…so delish!

10. Beth @Bolting Butterfly — November 6, 2014 @ 10:17 am Reply

    This recipe looks so awesome! I may add some quinoa to mine to give it some added protein and make it extra filling. Thanks for sharing!

11. Molly — November 5, 2014 @ 10:44 pm Reply

    Hi! I just made this soup and I am literally eating it while writing this comment! Wow! This was such a great recipe. Thank you so much for sharing. I am saving this and will definetly be using it again in the future! I added a bit of milled flax seeds to mine to get some omegas in my dinner! Perfect recipe for fall time. I also had a tiny glass of silk egg nog on the side. Oh man, do I love the holidays! Thank you again!

12. Juliana — November 4, 2014 @ 11:50 pm Reply

    THIS SOUP IS DELICIOUS! I used 1/2 cup of coconut milk instead of the almond milk and used a bartlett pear instead of the apple. I also only used 1/2 tsp of curry. I will definitely make this again! Thank you for sharing!

13. Andrea — November 3, 2014 @ 1:19 pm Reply

    I made this recipe last night and LOVED it! I subbed Lite Coconut Milk for the Almond Milk and used the full 2 tsp of curry. It turned out great. I just came across this blog while searching for Panera’s squash soup recipe and so thankful it led me to your blog- I can’t wait to make some of the other recipes you’ve posted! Thank you so much!!

14. Holly — October 19, 2014 @ 2:08 pm Reply

    How big of a butternut squash (or how many) did you use to get the 4 cups? I want to make this but am not sure how big I should get or if I should get more than one.

    • Kim — October 19, 2014 @ 4:49 pm Reply

      One medium to large will work. If you can find precut, it’s super convenient. Enjoy!

15. Heather — October 12, 2014 @ 6:33 pm Reply

    This Butternut Squash soup is fabulous!!! I added Tan-Tan Moroccan Seasoning rather than standard curry, as well as coconut milk rather than almond, and was completely wow’ed! Like you, I didn’t add any sweetener. Thank you, Kim for an incredible recipe!

    • Kim — October 12, 2014 @ 9:08 pm Reply

      Thank you so much for your comment! That seasoning sounds like something I need to try!

16. CATHY — October 4, 2014 @ 10:37 am Reply

    THIS IS THE FIRST RECIPE FOR THIS SOUP, THAT I HAVE TRIED, THAT ACTUALLY WORKED. THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS!

17. Chelcy — June 18, 2014 @ 2:00 pm Reply

    I never comment on recipes, but I am in the process of making this one right now and I just wanted to say the 2 tsp of curry powder really makes the recipe for me. It reminds me more of the Boudin SF butternut squash soup. . .which I actually prefer. Looking forward to the finished product.

    Thanks for the great recipe, my boyfriend should love it.

18. Cinthia — April 24, 2014 @ 3:06 pm Reply

    I just wanted to drop you a line to say that I made this soup last night. We didn’t try it then because it was meant for lunch today. This afternoon I received a text from my husband saying how much he liked it! Which is a rare thing because he normally doesn’t text about lunch. So he actually loved it. Then just now I had my own bowl of soup and man, was it good! Thanks so much for sharing this recipe. I love how easy it is to make. 🙂

    • Kim — April 24, 2014 @ 6:59 pm Reply

      Thanks so much for your comment!!!! I’m so glad that you guys loved the soup as much as I do; which reminds me, I need to cook some up soon! 😉

19. Donna Wolter — February 28, 2014 @ 6:52 pm Reply

    Great recipe- The best copy cat, and by far the healthiest one of all. I roasted apples, onioins, and squash all together and blend it in a nutri bullet with the stock. Also added red pepper flakes for added heat- Love it- keep up the good work!!

20. Rachael — January 23, 2014 @ 7:09 pm Reply

    I added about 1/4 cup of cream to this substituting for half of the almond milk and it came out AMAZING. The squash I bought was way too big, so looks like I’ll be making this again real soon!!

    • Kim — January 28, 2014 @ 1:15 pm Reply

      Thanks so much for your comment! I’m glad that you loved as much as I do!

21. Valerie — December 21, 2013 @ 9:07 am Reply

    Hello,

    Is there a recipe posted that I missed?

    • Amy — December 21, 2013 @ 6:56 pm Reply

      I can’t see it either. I’ve made it before and it’s fantastic, but this time I don’t see the recipe. 🙁

      • Kim — December 23, 2013 @ 8:18 am

        Blog is all fixed now…. so sorry for any inconvenience.

    • Kim — December 23, 2013 @ 8:22 am Reply

      Sorry for any inconvenience…. the blog is fixed now and you should be able to view the recipe.

22. cathy — November 23, 2013 @ 12:40 pm Reply

    I made this for dinner last night and it was amazing!! I’m sharing your recipe/website with everyone! I’ve had Panera’s soup twice this month. Your version tastes better and I think healthier. Do you have a recipe for Black Bean soup?

    • Kim — November 24, 2013 @ 8:45 pm Reply

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      Thanks so much, Cathy!!! I don’t have a black bean soup recipe, yet, but I do love the recipe from detoxnista.com. I reference it here… https://www.kimscravings.com/2013/09/11/what-i-ate-on-the-conscious-cleanse-round-2/

23. Julie — November 5, 2013 @ 12:13 pm Reply

    I am so glad I found your recipe! I just made this and it was delicious (not to mention healthy and low calorie). I didn’t have any curry powder so I just used pumpkin spices. Next time I make it I will be sure to have the curry powder. Now I’m off to look at your other recipes. Thanks!

    • Kim — November 7, 2013 @ 2:10 pm Reply

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the soup!! Hope you find something else that you like!

      • Robin — November 13, 2013 @ 10:09 am

        I can’t stop thinking about Panera Bread’s autumn squash soup! When my four boys are at school I would sneak out for lunch to satisfy my craving. But it is expensive, and, I’m lactose intolerant so I would regret it later! Your recipe was perfect! Now I have a stash in my freezer for when I just have to have some! I added a little honey to make it a little sweeter. I passed your recipe to my vegan friends, thanks! I’m going to try your other recipes now!

24. Kaelyn — November 5, 2013 @ 12:16 am Reply

    I love this! I don’t know if it’s because I used the unsweetened original almond milk instead of vanilla, or if I added too much curry, but mine was lacking in the sweetness area (or it’s just my sweet tooth lying to me again). So, I ended up adding a bit of real maple syrup. Thanks for the recipe!

    • Kim — November 7, 2013 @ 2:14 pm Reply

      Maybe your apples weren’t very sweet. Just a thought. 🙂

25. jenny — November 2, 2013 @ 9:23 pm Reply

    Yum! Thanks for the recipe. I made this for dinner tonight and my picky boyfriend even had some. I tweaked the recipe a bit and added a small can of pumpkin puree and it turned out amazing.

    • Kim — November 7, 2013 @ 2:53 pm Reply

      Yay…. I’m so glad that you guys liked the recipe!

26. Rhonda — October 29, 2013 @ 11:07 pm Reply

    I made this tonight and it was incredddddddible! Can’t wait for my leftovers tomorrow! 🙂

    • Kim — October 30, 2013 @ 12:13 pm Reply

      I’m so glad that you enjoyed the soup as much as I do!! Thanks so much for your comment!

27. Annfairfax — October 27, 2013 @ 9:13 pm Reply

    I just made this for dinner tonight……Oh, am I in heaven! I also have a spaghetti squash and think this would be wonderful on top….THANKS & keep the great Fall eats coming 🙂

    • Kim — October 29, 2013 @ 11:37 am Reply

      Yay! I’m so glad that you loved it. I agree, spaghetti squash would be a great topper!

28. CalifornianStuckinDelaware — October 26, 2013 @ 3:52 pm Reply

    Thanks for the recipe. I had the soup at Panera a few weeks ago and have been addicted since. I tried making my own version of it. It tasted great on its own, but was really nothing like the Panera bread recipe. I’ve actually had the soup at Panera few more times, to try and deconstruct what they’ve done. I never thought about the apples. I’ll need to try that ASAP, but I will say that I most definitely tasted cardamom in their soup. I noticed that you didn’t use cardamom in your recipe but rather a combination of curry powder and cinnamon, which may have brought a similar sweet and savory flavor.

    Also, I was wondering about the use of almond milk. Is there a vegan/non-dairy way to bring up the viscosity/thickness of the soup? Weird question, I know… but I’ve been on a ~70% vegan diet (to lower my cholesterol), and have been trying to cut back on saturated fats. Would hate to have to cut the almond milk with heavy cream.

    Anyway. Great recipe, I’ll try it out tomorrow.

    • Kim — October 29, 2013 @ 11:40 am Reply

      Even with the use of almond milk, the soup was super thick. I think just from the squash. No need to cut the almond milk… it’s vegan and I didn’t use any heavy cream.

29. cathy — October 23, 2013 @ 5:19 pm Reply

    Thanks for sharing your recipe! I do want to add pumpkin to the recipe though, would you have an idea of how to incorporate that into the ingredients?

    • Kim — October 23, 2013 @ 7:40 pm Reply

      I would replace 1-2 cups of the butternut squash with pumpkin. I hope you love it!

30. Donna D — October 23, 2013 @ 12:25 pm Reply

    I absolutely love the Autumn Soup from Panera and I am so excited because this recipe really comes close to the original. I purchased organic Balti Curry from Wholefoods and I used 1 teaspoon. I think this was the perfect amount. This was also the first time I used curry OR coconut oil. (Used refined exeller pressed coconut oil — again Wholefoods– and it didn’t have any coconut taste at all). This is a wonderful recipe!! Thank you!

    • Kim — October 23, 2013 @ 12:46 pm Reply

      Thanks so much for your comment!! I’m so glad that you loved the soup as much as I did. Great to know 1 tsp of curry did the trick. 😉

31. Morissa — October 22, 2013 @ 9:50 am Reply

    Thanks for the recipe! I also found your blog while searching for a copycat recipe for the Panera version. I made this on Sunday and I also had a curry issue. I am not sure why but mine was very strong with the curry. I think next time I will reduce to 1/2 tsp!
    Thanks for sharing and re-creating recipes. I have wasted endless hours on your blog since I found it last week!!!

    • Kim — October 22, 2013 @ 7:35 pm Reply

      Thanks for letting me know… maybe I just like curry a whole lot. 🙂 I’ve edited the recipe to not include so much curry. Keep wasting time on the blog!!

32. Denise @ Do you have that in my size??? — October 17, 2013 @ 3:22 pm Reply

    I have been obsessed lately with the Autumn Squash Soup at Panera, so thanks for giving me a way to create for myself. I have a Fall-themed picnic coming up and this might just be my contribution.

    My all-time favorite dish at Panera is their Chopped Chicken Cobb with Avocado salad – oh my gosh, so yummy!!!

    • Kim — October 19, 2013 @ 4:30 pm Reply

      That would be perfect! I love the chopped chicken cobb salad too!

33. Airyckah — October 16, 2013 @ 11:14 pm Reply

    hope you don’t mind but i linked to you to share your awesome recipe in my own blog!

    http://midnightmindness.blogspot.com/2013/10/panera-vegetarian-autumn-squash-soup.html

    • Kim — October 20, 2013 @ 5:12 pm Reply

      Not at all…. thanks for sharing!

34. Kathie — October 16, 2013 @ 5:05 pm Reply

    Love the Panera version so much that I searched til I found your recipe and can’t wait to try it. I’m allergic to coconut so will replace the oil with another (olive oil?). Thank you for putting this out there.

    • Kim — October 20, 2013 @ 5:43 pm Reply

      I hope you love it as much as I do! I think olive oil would work perfectly.

      • Kathie — October 20, 2013 @ 6:11 pm

        Made this yesterday and it was very, very good. My curry powder may be more potent than yours, as the final product was heavy on curry flavor – spicier than the Panera version, so I will reduce next time. It is a wonderful recipe – my new favorite, and my husband loves it too!

      • Kim — October 22, 2013 @ 7:41 pm

        My curry was a little old, so you may be right. I’ve edited the recipe to not include so much curry. Thanks so much for your comment and I’m glad that you liked it despite the strong curry flavor. 😉

      • Kathie — October 31, 2013 @ 3:16 pm

        Thank you for your response. I do love curry, but I really wanted a recipe that tastes like Panera’s because I like the complexity of the flavors. I have another butternut squash soup recipe that is heavy on curry and it’s yummy, but I value this recipe because of all the flavor nuances 🙂

        Anyway, I made it again today and cut the curry in half and I think it’s a wonderful result. The other thing that I love about this recipe is that it tastes great but doesn’t have nearly the fat that the Panera version has. Little did I know that each of their servings has 18 grams of fat. Hasn’t kept me from stopping in to have it though 🙂

35. Brocky Collier Roy — October 12, 2013 @ 4:52 pm Reply

    I had this soup for lunch today, and I believe I may have developed an immediate addiction. 🙂 Found your blog when I searched for a recipe to replicate the Panera soup. Thank you so much for taking the time to come up with a healthier (and I have no doubt just as tasty) version. Looking forward to preparing it myself!

    • Kim — October 12, 2013 @ 6:17 pm Reply

      I hope you love it as much as I do! Do let me know what you think, if you get a chance to make it.

36. Davida @The Healthy Maven — October 11, 2013 @ 5:37 am Reply

    I love the soba noodle and shrimp salad from panera! Must make an at-home copycat recipe 🙂 I didn’t pack my lunch for today so I’m going to stop by panera and see if they have this soup! I’d make it but I won’t have time before I fly to minneapolis 🙁 One I’m back though!

    • Kim — October 12, 2013 @ 10:20 am Reply

      I need to give that salad a try…. sounds good!

37. Laura@ Fit Running Mama — October 10, 2013 @ 8:58 pm Reply

    YUMMY- I love panera black bean soup and right now I am all about soup and crusty bread! Need to make this

    • Kim — October 12, 2013 @ 10:21 am Reply

      I do too! If you like a sweeter soup, this one is really delicious too!

38. Jan @ Sprouts n Squats — October 10, 2013 @ 7:11 pm Reply

    Love how hearty and delicious this one looks and love the idea of having apples in it 🙂

    • Kim — October 12, 2013 @ 10:22 am Reply

      Thanks! The apples are great because they give it a slightly sweeter taste.

39. Kim @ healthy nest — October 10, 2013 @ 3:09 pm Reply

    Ohmigosh, Kim, THANK YOUUUUU! I love love love that soup at Panera. One bite in, I was planning to google copycat recipes (but then forgot until seeing this post). 🙂 Can’t wait to try this!!

    • Kim — October 12, 2013 @ 10:23 am Reply

      I hope you get a chance to give it a try!!

40. Sam @ Better With Sprinkles — October 10, 2013 @ 2:10 pm Reply

    That looks awesome Kim! I had the butternut squash soup at Panera when we were all in Minneapolis and I really, really liked it. I love the apple addition!

    • Kim — October 12, 2013 @ 10:23 am Reply

      Thanks, Sam!

41. Rena @ No Way That's Healthy! — October 10, 2013 @ 11:42 am Reply

    I just made a butternut squash soup also, but it has red lentils as well. I love bns and really want to try this soup, thanks!

    • Kim — October 12, 2013 @ 10:23 am Reply

      Yum…. that sounds really good too!

42. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl — October 10, 2013 @ 11:38 am Reply

    I have never tried the Panera version, but this sounds amazing!! I LOVE that it is vegan, too! 🙂

    • Kim — October 12, 2013 @ 10:24 am Reply

      It’s really tasty if you like a slightly sweeter soup. Goes great with crusty bread. 😉

43. jessiebearwhat — October 10, 2013 @ 11:24 am Reply

    Looove the bowl it’s in and the soup looks delicious too 🙂

    • Kim — October 12, 2013 @ 10:24 am Reply

      Thanks, Jessie. I got a really good deal on the bowls at Micheal’s.

44. Danielle — October 10, 2013 @ 10:42 am Reply

    This looks amazing! Love the apple added in there too. I bet it makes it amazingly sweet 🙂

    • Kim — October 12, 2013 @ 10:25 am Reply

      Thanks, Danielle! It does!

45. Samantha @ 10,000 Squats — October 10, 2013 @ 10:19 am Reply

    Mmmm your squash soup looks DELICIOUS! I’ve never really eaten at Panera Bread before but every time I walk by I think “Maybe I should eat there one time…” haha. Not good for their business I guess! I remember one time I even walked in to look at what they had… but still didn’t buy. Ah well!

    • Kim — October 12, 2013 @ 10:26 am Reply

      Haha…. you need to give it a try! They have really good sandwiches, soups and salads and if you’re living on the wild side, their cookies and pastries are to die for! 😉

46. Amanda @ .running with spoons. — October 10, 2013 @ 9:06 am Reply

    I love the combination of apples and squash in soup, and yours came out looking amazing — sooo creamy and decadent. I’ve never been to Panera so I can’t speak to their soups, but one thing that I’d really love to recreate is the burrito bowl from Chipotle — I need some way to kill the cravings while Chipotle takes its sweet time getting up here!

    • Kim — October 10, 2013 @ 9:09 am Reply

      That’s a great idea!!!

47. Giselle@myhealthyhappyhome — October 10, 2013 @ 8:53 am Reply

    I love butternut squash soup and we just had some last week that was really good. I’m going to have to try this one though with the apples, great idea!

    • Kim — October 10, 2013 @ 9:09 am Reply

      I saw your butternut squash and it looked wonderful!

48. Wendy @ All Kinds of Miles — October 10, 2013 @ 8:23 am Reply

    Oh my, that Panera soup is SO delicious! I’m pinning this recipe right now!

    • Kim — October 10, 2013 @ 9:04 am Reply

      Hope you love it as much as I do!

49. Christine @ Gotta Eat Green — October 10, 2013 @ 8:19 am Reply

    I’m loving all the squash soup recipes lately!! They are perfect for the fall. I’ve never had the Panera bread but my co workers go all the time. I should definitely try it out!

    • Kim — October 10, 2013 @ 9:07 am Reply

      You so should…. it’s really good and they offer such a variety.

50. Nicole @ FruitnFitness — October 10, 2013 @ 8:06 am Reply

    I love squash soup! I actually posted a recipe really similar to this one on my blog today too. I haven’t been to Panera in far too long, I didn’t even know they had a squash soup on their menu.

    • Kim — October 10, 2013 @ 9:10 am Reply

      Great minds think alike!!

51. Lucie — October 10, 2013 @ 8:00 am Reply

    Oh that sounds amazing! It’s a squash soup kind of day it seems 🙂
    It’s raining here and getting cold (9° Celsious, eek!) so this would be so perfect!
    I had an Eggplant Lasagne on vacation and I NEED to remake it, it was SO good!

    • Kim — October 10, 2013 @ 9:18 am Reply

      Lots of squash soups being posted today! Love soup or chili on a cold rainy day. Eggplant lasagna is so good…. you should totally create a recipe for it.

52. Jessie — October 10, 2013 @ 6:15 am Reply

    Between this recipe & your ab recipe you linked to my post yesterday, you’ve become my idol! I was JUST telling my mom on Monday how I miss Panera’s Autumn Squash Soup we ate before Joshua & I’s flight left that evening. Now I just need to find some butternut squash & I’m golden!

    p.s. I’m making your ab tomorrow once I pick up some almonds. I’ll let you know how it turns out.

    • Kim — October 10, 2013 @ 9:19 am Reply

      Haha…. you’re too funny! I hope you love the almond butter recipe…. and I hope you come across some butternut squash!