Pumpkins were native to the Americas and were widely grown by indigenous peoples long before the arrival of Europeans. Native American tribes, such as the Algonquins and Iroquois, made use of pumpkins in their diets, incorporating them into stews, soups, and other dishes. With the European colonization of the Americas, pumpkins and squash caught the attention of European settlers, who incorporated these versatile vegetables into their own culinary traditions. Pumpkin soup started to appear in early American cookbooks in the 18th and 19th centuries, showcasing the influence of indigenous cooking techniques on European-American cuisine. Pumpkins were native to the Americas and were widely grown by indigenous peoples long before the arrival of Europeans. Native American tribes, such as the Algonquins and Iroquois, made use of pumpkins in their diets, incorporating them into stews, soups, and other dishes. The practice of cooking pumpkin in liquid form likely led to the development of pumpkin soup.