Pumpkin and Pea Damper Soup with Thyme

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-02 · Updated 2026-07-02

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A warming and rustic soup inspired by the Australian damper tradition, blending smooth pumpkin and fresh peas with fragrant thyme and toasted bread cubes. This Australian-inspired soup recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs butternut pumpkin, fresh green peas, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Australian cuisine 150 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups, peeled and cubed butternut pumpkin
1 cup fresh green peas
1 medium, diced onion
2, minced garlic cloves
4 cups vegetable broth
2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup, toasted damper bread cubes

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
Step 2: Add 2 cups peeled and cubed butternut pumpkin and 1 cup fresh green peas, stirring to combine for 2 minutes.
Step 3: Pour in 4 cups vegetable broth and add 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves, bring to a boil.
Step 4: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until pumpkin is tender.
Step 5: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth and creamy, then season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 6: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish each with 1/4 cup toasted damper bread cubes for added texture and a nod to the traditional Australian bread.