Is CHICKEN FIESTA SOUP Vegan?


Ingredients
WATER, TOMATOES [CRUSHED TOMATOES, TOMATO PUREE, SALT, CITRIC ACID, CALCIUM CHLORIDE], CHICKEN BREAST MEAT, YELLOW ONIONS, CELERY, TOMATO PASTE, GREEN BELL PEPPERS, CHICKEN BASE [SALT, WHEAT FLOUR, CHICKEN FAT, DEXTROSE, CHICKEN BROTH, EXTRACTIVES OF TURMERIC, TURMERIC, NATURAL FLAVOR, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE], CORN OIL, JALAPENO PEPPERS, GARLIC, BEEF BASE [BEEF, SALT, FLAVOR (HYDROLYZED CORN GLUTEN, WHEAT GLUTEN AND SOY PROTEIN), MALTODEXTRIN, SUGAR, BEEF BROTH, DEXTROSE, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, ONION POWDER, SOYBEAN OIL, CARAMEL COLOR, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, LACTIC ACID], WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE [DISTILLED VINEGAR, WATER, CORN SYRUP, SALT, MOLASSES, CARAMEL COLOR, SPICES, GARLIC, NATURAL FLAVOR, TAMARIND, DEXTRIN AND SULFATING AGENTS], SALT, CUMIN, CILANTRO, CHILI POWDER [CHILI PEPPERS AND OTHER SPICES, DEHYDRATED GARLIC], LEMON PEPPER SEASONING [BLACK PEPPER, SALT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SUGAR, CITRIC ACID, DEHYDRATED LEMON PEEL, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, DEHYDRATED ONION, SOYBEAN OIL, TURMERIC EXTRACTIVES (COLOR), LEMON OIL, AND NOT MORE THAN 2% SILCON DIOXIDE].
What is a Vegan diet?
A vegan diet excludes all animal-derived foods, including meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs, and honey. It focuses on plant-based sources such as fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds. Many people choose veganism for ethical, environmental, or health reasons. When well-planned, it provides sufficient protein, fiber, and antioxidants, though supplementation or fortified foods may be needed for nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids. Vegan diets are associated with lower risks of heart disease and improved digestion but require mindfulness to ensure balanced and complete nutrition.


