Trader Joe's Pumpkin Bisque is one of those fall items that seems made for cozy nights. It comes in a jar, ready to heat, and fills the kitchen with that classic pumpkin spice smell as soon as it warms on the stove.
What's in the jar
The soup is made with pumpkin purée, cream, and fall spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. It pours out smooth and creamy, almost like something you'd expect to get at a café.
Taste and texture
The first spoonful is comforting and definitely feels seasonal. The pumpkin flavor comes through nicely, and it's smooth and velvety. For me though, it leaned too sweet-I like my pumpkin soups a little more savory, so this one felt more like sipping pumpkin pie than a vegetable bisque. Some people will probably love that, but it just wasn't exactly what I was looking for.
How I like to serve it
The best way I enjoyed it was with Trader Joe's Sliced Apple Cinnamon Sourdough Bread toasted on the side. The bread made a perfect dipper and turned the whole thing into a cozy fall meal. Dipping the toast into the soup actually made it more enjoyable for me, balancing out the sweetness with a little crunch and spice.
Seasonal appeal
This feels like the kind of soup you'd want to sip from a mug while watching a movie or reading a book on a chilly night. It's festive, fun to try, and very much "fall in a jar."
My experience
I heated this up one evening when I didn't feel like cooking much. It was quick, easy, and my kitchen smelled like Thanksgiving. The first few bites felt warm and comforting, but after a while, the sweetness became a bit much for me. The bread on the side helped, but I knew pretty quickly that this wasn't going to be a regular in my cart.
Would I buy again?
No, I wouldn't. It was fun to try, and I can see it being perfect for someone who really loves sweeter soups, but for me it's a one-and-done seasonal experiment.
Similar products
Here are some other Trader Joe's soups or fall items you might prefer (or want to try alongside):
- Trader Joe's Tomato & Roasted Red Pepper Soup - more savory, less sweet. If pumpkin pie vibes are too much, this one has a bold tomato base and a roasted pepper kick that feels more like dinner than dessert.
- Trader Joe's Harvest Squash Soup - earthy and smooth, with squash and spices that lean warmer and savory, so it might hit that fall comfort without the strong sweet note.
- Trader Joe's Chicken Tortilla Soup - hearty, spicy, and ideal if you want a soup with more heat and texture. The speaking crunch from tortilla strips makes it feel more like a full meal.
- Trader Joe's Pumpkin Brioche Twist
Final thoughts
Trader Joe's Pumpkin Bisque is smooth, cozy, and very fall-themed. If you're into sweeter soups or pumpkin pie flavors, you'll enjoy it. Personally, it was too sweet for my taste, so I wouldn't grab it again. Still, it's worth trying once for the fall experience. I'd give it 3.5 out of 5 stars.
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