# Powdered sweet pumpkin soup mixed with soy milk: Garu Seonsaeng

- By Juhui (https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-soup-list-3/)
- Written Sep 8, 2026
- Products › Food & snacks
- Product provided: This review is based on a product provided by the brand, which I used and wrote about myself.
- English edition: https://superchart.com/en/@weekday-soup-list-3/pumpkin-bean-cream-soup-powder-breakfast/
- Also in: [한국어](https://superchart.com/ko/@weekday-soup-list-3/pumpkin-bean-cream-soup-powder-breakfast/index.md)

## In short

Garu Seonsaeng Sweet Pumpkin Bean Cream Soup is a powdered soup made with Korean soybeans and sweet pumpkin plus oats and almonds. Mixed with hot water it's ready in a minute, but mixing it with soy milk and sprinkling on basil and pepper was the best combination. At 193kcal and 9.2g protein per 45g serving, it works well as a light breakfast substitute, though 12.3g of sugar means heavier eaters should add bread or fruit.

## Good to know

- **Ingredients**: Soybeans (Korean) 37.3%, oats (Canadian) 18%, sweet pumpkin (Korean) 14%, almonds, unrefined raw sugar, sea salt
- **Nutrition (45g)**: 193kcal, carbs 27.3g, sugars 12.3g, fat 5.2g, protein 9.2g
- **Official store price**: 500g ₩14,900
- **How to prepare**: 45g powder + 150ml water; use less water for a thicker, spread-like texture

*Prices as written by the tester on Sep 8, 2026 · not updated automatically*

Table of contents

- Why I tried the sweet pumpkin bean cream soup
- Checking the ingredients and nutrition info
- What did it actually taste like?
- How I like to eat it best
- Does it work as a meal substitute?
- What to know before you buy

![Garu Seonsaeng Sweet Pumpkin Bean Cream Soup product image](https://img.superchart.com/images/pumpkin-bean-cream-soup-powder-breakfast/pumpkin-bean-cream-soup-powder-breakfast-01-c1pfd-1200.webp)

## Three-line summary

- Garu Seonsaeng Sweet Pumpkin Bean Cream Soup is a powdered soup made with Korean soybeans and sweet pumpkin plus oats and almonds.
- All you need is hot water to make it simply, but I liked it best mixed with soy milk and topped with basil and pepper.
- At 193kcal and 9.2g protein per 45g serving, it also has 12.3g of sugar, so I'd recommend checking the nutrition info before picking it as a meal substitute.

## Why I tried the sweet pumpkin bean cream soup

I really love soup to begin with. Especially in the morning — a warm bowl of sweet pumpkin soup makes my stomach feel warm, and with a slice of bread it's a simple meal.

The problem is that making it myself is such a hassle, haha. Steaming the pumpkin, blending it, simmering it on the stove... making soup from scratch every morning while also watching my kid is basically impossible for me.

So I often buy ready-made cream soup anyway, and this time I happened to come across Garu Seonsaeng Sweet Pumpkin Bean Cream Soup.

## What's actually in Garu Seonsaeng Sweet Pumpkin Bean Cream Soup?

When I buy a product I tend to look at the ingredients before the marketing copy. The ingredients currently listed on the official product info are

- Soybeans (Korean) 37.3%
- Oats (Canadian) 18%
- Sweet pumpkin (Korean) 14%
- Almonds
- Unrefined raw sugar
- Sea salt

Six ingredients in total. What stands out is that it uses a plant-based cream base of soy, oats and almonds instead of regular milk or fresh cream. The official store price is currently ₩14,900 for 500g.

One thing to note here, though — 'unrefined raw sugar' is still sugar, so this isn't an unsweetened pumpkin porridge or a 100% pumpkin product.

The nutrition info shows 193kcal, 27.3g carbs, 12.3g sugars, 5.2g fat and 9.2g protein per 45g serving. If you're picking this as a healthy snack or breakfast substitute, it's worth checking these details too.

![Ingredients and nutrition info label for the sweet pumpkin bean cream soup](https://img.superchart.com/images/pumpkin-bean-cream-soup-powder-breakfast/pumpkin-bean-cream-soup-powder-breakfast-02-u6ycj-900.webp)

## I actually tried it, and it tasted more 'soup-like' than I expected

Honestly, at first I thought, since it's a powdered soup, "won't it just taste like a sweet pumpkin latte?" But once I tried it, it was actually quite similar to the smooth cream soup I usually buy.

You taste the sweetness of the pumpkin first, followed by the nutty flavor of the beans and nuts. To me, it leans more toward a sweet, nutty pumpkin soup than a very savory meal-style soup. So if you prefer a plain soup with almost no sweetness, your taste might differ a bit.

## This is how I enjoyed it most

The official recipe is to mix 45g of powder with about 150ml of water. It's noted that using less water makes it thicker, like a spread.

I regularly eat it two ways. The first is hot water. On busy mornings, I just put the powder in a cup, pour in hot water, and stir — really simple.

The second is soy milk. Personally, I liked this one more. Mixed with soy milk, the nutty bean flavor gets a bit richer and it feels much smoother.

![Stirring the powdered soup mixed into soy milk](https://img.superchart.com/images/pumpkin-bean-cream-soup-powder-breakfast/pumpkin-bean-cream-soup-powder-breakfast-03-1cy5u-900.webp)

![A bowl of the sweet pumpkin bean cream soup made with soy milk](https://img.superchart.com/images/pumpkin-bean-cream-soup-powder-breakfast/pumpkin-bean-cream-soup-powder-breakfast-04-1a76l-900.webp)

![The finished pumpkin cream soup, smooth and creamy](https://img.superchart.com/images/pumpkin-bean-cream-soup-powder-breakfast/pumpkin-bean-cream-soup-powder-breakfast-05-1tbk9-900.webp)

And here's my little tip! Sprinkle a bit of basil and pepper on top of the finished soup. The aroma and slight kick added to the sweetness makes it feel like a much more 'cooked' soup, haha.

![Pumpkin soup topped with basil and pepper](https://img.superchart.com/images/pumpkin-bean-cream-soup-powder-breakfast/pumpkin-bean-cream-soup-powder-breakfast-06-1qipe-900.webp)

![Breakfast table with pumpkin soup and bread](https://img.superchart.com/images/pumpkin-bean-cream-soup-powder-breakfast/pumpkin-bean-cream-soup-powder-breakfast-07-clpmz-900.webp)

![Home-café style spread with pumpkin soup and bread](https://img.superchart.com/images/pumpkin-bean-cream-soup-powder-breakfast/pumpkin-bean-cream-soup-powder-breakfast-08-dspej-900.webp)

Pair it with toasted bread or a sandwich and you can even get a simple home-café vibe going.

## Does it work as a breakfast substitute?

For me, it was pretty convenient on mornings when I didn't have time to make an elaborate breakfast and just wanted a warm bowl of soup.

That said, one serving is only 193kcal, so if you normally eat a big breakfast, this alone might not be enough. I'd treat it as a light meal substitute, or on days I want something more filling, pair it with whole wheat bread or fruit.

Being a powder is also an advantage since you can adjust the water amount to make it a pumpkin spread, or add soy milk to turn it into a pumpkin latte, or even use it as a baking ingredient. The official recipe also introduces ways to use it as a soup, spread, and latte.

## Also check this before you buy

I was satisfied with the taste and convenience, but I don't want to say it's a perfect fit for everyone. If you dislike sweetness, check the sugar content first, and if you need to avoid specific ingredients like soybeans or almonds, be sure to check the ingredient list.

Some of you might also be searching for 'gentle on the stomach' foods and come across this product — but how gentle a food feels on your stomach varies by person, so my experience eating it may differ from yours.

If you're like me — someone who loves soup but has no time to make a sweet pumpkin recipe from scratch, and wants a simple warm dish in the morning — this is worth comparing.

Going forward, I'll probably keep making it by mixing it into warm soy milk with a sprinkle of basil and pepper — a simple bowl for the morning. Being able to quickly prepare a warm bowl of sweet pumpkin bean cream soup without the burden of making it from scratch turned out to be a bigger perk than I expected for a mom scrambling to get her kid ready.

## Products

- Garu Seonsaeng Sweet Pumpkin Bean Cream Soup 500g — Garuseonsaeng Seoritae
- 500g 14,900원(공식몰) (Sep 8, 2026)
- 공식몰 — 500g 14,900원

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