Is 16 Bean Soup Vegetarian?


Ingredients
CONTAINS 16 OF THE FOLLOWING: PINTO BEANS, BLACKEYE PEAS, NAVY BEANS, LARGE LIMA BEANS, SMALL WHITE BEAM KIDNEY BEANS, BABY LIMA BEANS, GREAT NORTHERN BEANS, GARBANZO BEANS, BLACK BEANS, WHOLE GREEN PEAS, YELLOW SPLIT PEAS PINK BEANS, CRANBERRY BEANS, SMALL RED BEANS, GREEN SPLIT PEAS, LENTILS, SEASONING (PAPRIKA, SALT, SPICES, ONION, DEXTROSE MALTODEXTRIN, GARLIC,* MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, OAT FIBER, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, SUGAR, DEHYDRATED LEMON JUICE, FLAVORING, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, NO MORE THAN 2% SILICON DIOXIDE ADDED AS AN ANTI-CAKING CONTAINS: SOY. MAY CONTAIN: WHEAT.
What is a Vegetarian diet?
A vegetarian diet eliminates meat, poultry, and fish but typically includes dairy, eggs, and plant-based foods. People adopt it for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. This diet emphasizes fruits, vegetables, legumes, grains, nuts, and seeds as key nutrient sources. Vegetarians often get protein from eggs, tofu, beans, and lentils. It can offer health benefits such as reduced risk of heart disease and improved weight management, though attention should be given to nutrients like iron, zinc, and vitamin B12. With proper planning, a vegetarian diet can be both nutritionally complete and sustainable.


