Pumpkin Chowder

Pumpkin Chowder

bursting with fall flavors

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 15m
Cook Time: 30m
Total Time: 45m
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (18 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

164
calories
7.1g
fat
21,5g
carbohydrates
6,6g
protein
0mg
cholesterol
662mg
sodium
Pumpkin Chowder

Recipe Description

This Pumpkin Chowder is a vibrant, cozy, and full of veggie goodness recipe that is going to be your new fall fave! This simple vegetable-filled chowder tastes so delicious and makes for a comforting yet healthy meal. Add this party cheese bread with a crisp side salad, and you are ready to ladle up pure comfort with this scrumptious chowder. 

Like most chowder recipes, this hearty vegan chowder couldn’t be easier to whip up. Start by sautéing the leeks. After adding garlic and bell peppers, add in the remaining ingredients and cook until the pumpkin is tender. Serve hot and enjoy! 

To make the Pumpkin Chowder, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Pumpkin Chowder

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oil

    1 min
    Step 1 - Pumpkin Chowder

    In a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat, heat 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil.

  2. 2

    Sauté leeks

    5 min
    Step 2 - Pumpkin Chowder

    Add 2 thinly sliced leeks and cook for 5 minutes until soft.

  3. 3

    Add garlic

    2 min
    Step 3 - Pumpkin Chowder

    Add 3 minced cloves garlic and cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes more.

  4. 4

    Add bell peppers

    8 min
    Step 4 - Pumpkin Chowder

    Add in 2 diced bell peppers, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes until soft.

  5. 5

    Add pumpkin and remaining ingredients

    1 min
    Step 5 - Pumpkin Chowder

    Add 2 ¼ pounds chopped pumpkin, 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh marjoram, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper, 2 bay leaves, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1 ¼ cups corn, and 6 cups vegetable broth.

  6. 6

    Cook

    30 min
    Step 6 - Pumpkin Chowder

    Cook for about 30 minutes until the pumpkin is tender. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Pumpkin Chowder

    Ladle the chowder into bowls and serve!

Make the most of pumpkin season with this easy and delicious Pumpkin Chowder recipe! Give this recipe a go and don’t forget to leave a comment below telling us what you think.

About the author

Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (18 reviews)
Oliver
April 1, 2025
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Delicious! I made this chowder for my wife on a chilly evening and it warmed our hearts. The blend of flavors was just perfect, and it was so easy to make. Every spoonful was a cozy hug in a bowl. Definitely a recipe for the fall!

Claudia
March 17, 2025
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Increíble! Hice esta sopa en una fría tarde, a todos les encantó.

Becky
January 11, 2025
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Amazing!

Pau
November 13, 2024
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Deliciosa!

Lenny
September 16, 2024
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Delish. Made it while hosting friends; they loved it.

Nathaniel Jones
January 10, 2024
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This chowder is an amazing fall dish. I made it for my friends, and everyone loved it.

Ulysses Grey
November 14, 2023
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This chowder's a game changer, loved making it on chilly nights

Frank
October 15, 2023
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Made this chowder last fall for a family dinner. It was a hit, so cozy and tasty!

Vivian
October 6, 2023
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Delicious

Annie
August 29, 2023
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Absolutely delightful! Made it during a rainy day.

Brianna Smith
July 26, 2023
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Cozy fall soup

Ulises
June 6, 2023
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Excepcional. La primera vez que hice este chowder, fue una cena sorpresa para mi esposa. Todos en la familia lo disfrutaron, incluso mi hijo que no le gusta la calabaza. Fácil de hacer y muy sabroso. Sin duda, lo haré más veces.

Cris
March 24, 2023
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Totally rocked my fall vibes! Whipped this up for a cozy night.

Ulysses
March 5, 2023
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Fantastic, my kids loved this for our family dinner.

Xena
December 22, 2022
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I tried this Pumpkin Chowder last weekend for our cozy family dinner, and man, it was a hit! Super easy to make and the flavors were just on point. My kids loved it so much, we had it for lunch the next day too. Totally a fall classic now.

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