Carnival Cruise Line Recipe: Pumpkin Soup

This Carnival pumpkin soup recipe is one of the most popular dishes served on Carnival Cruise Line ships. Ever crave a delicious recipe after you’ve been on a cruise? We’ve compiled cruise line recipes from the world’s top cruise lines, and this Carnival pumpkin soup recipe is always in high demand. Rich, creamy, and perfectly spiced for fall, this comforting soup is easy to recreate at home.

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Carnival Cruise Line Recipe: Pumpkin Soup

Carnival Cruise Line’s warming pumpkin soup — smooth, velvety, and gently spiced with autumn flavors. This popular Carnival dining room recipe is easy to recreate at home and perfect for fall and winter entertaining.

Prep Time30 minutes mins

Cook Time1 hour hr

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cruise line recipe, pumpkin soup

Servings: 10

Equipment

• Cutting Board
• Sharp Knife
• Large pot for soup
• Immersion Blender, Regular Blender or Food Processor

Ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup half and half
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1/2 cup leeks chopped
• 1/2 cup white onion chopped
• 3 tbl olive oil
• 1 quart chicken stock
• dash nutmeg
• salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

• Place a baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 400º.
• Cut up veggies and roast leeks, onion and garlic for about 15 minutes.

  For the pumpkin use a sharp knife and cut into 1/2 inch cubes. Remove the seeds and stringy insides.
• Remove roasted vegetables from oven and puree.

  To puree use an immersion blender, regular blender or food processor to puree until smooth.
• Bring the chicken stock, and the puree of pumpkin and veggies to a boil.
• Then lower heat to simmer for 45 minutes.
• Add half and half and simmer an additional 30 minutes.
• Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg (optional). Add heavy cream and cook for 5 more minutes.

Notes

Delicious Pumpkin Soup recipe from Carnival Cruise Line

Variations: To add a fancy white swirl in your bowl, add a teaspoon of heavy cream in each bowl vs. adding it to the pot of soup. You can also swirl black bean puree and sour cream.  Add homemade croutons for some texture.  Add in roasted pumpkin seeds for some crunch.  Another option is to add in fresh herbs…parley, thyme and even a small amount of rosemary will add more depth to the soup. If you like spice, add red pepper flakes or fresh jalapenos.

Looking for more cruise line recipes? We have a whole section dedicated to them! Also try our Viking Cruises recipes or Royal Caribbean recipes. For more pumpkin inspiration, visit Food Network’s pumpkin collection.

This Carnival pumpkin soup recipe has been a fan favorite on Carnival Cruise Line ships for years. The soup features a silky, velvety texture with warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg that perfectly complement the natural sweetness of pumpkin. Whether you are reliving a cruise memory or simply looking for a comforting fall soup, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen.

Carnival Cruise Line is known for its extensive dining options, from casual buffets to specialty restaurants. Their soups are particularly beloved, and this Carnival pumpkin soup recipe stands out as one of the most requested dishes by past guests. The recipe below has been adapted for home cooks while staying true to the original flavor profile that passengers love. Serve it as a starter for a fall dinner party or enjoy it as a warming lunch on a cool autumn day.

Tips for making the perfect Carnival pumpkin soup recipe: Use fresh pumpkin for the best flavor, though canned pumpkin puree works well in a pinch. The key to achieving the creamy consistency of the original is to blend the soup thoroughly until smooth. Season generously with salt and white pepper, and do not skip the cream — it rounds out the sweetness beautifully. Garnish with toasted pumpkin seeds and a drizzle of cream for an elegant presentation worthy of any dining room at sea.