Is Panera Bread® Italian Style Wedding Soup with Chicken Meatballs Vegan?

Ingredients

Chicken Stock , Water , Chicken Meatballs ( Chicken , Water , Bread Crumbs [ Wheat Flour , Salt , Yeast ] , Parmesan Cheese [ Pasteurized Part Skim Milk , Salt , Cheese Cultures , Enzymes ] , Eggs , Dehydrated Onions , Salt , Cane Sugar , Garlic Powder , Oregano , White Pepper , Parsley ) , Spinach , Enriched Pasta ( Semolina Wheat Flour , Egg Whites , Niacin , Ferrous Sulfate , Thiamine Mononitrate , Riboflavin , Folic Acid ) , Carrots , Onions , Contains 2% Or Less Of : Celery , Chicken Base ( Chicken Stock , Natural Flavor , Sea Salt ) , Corn Starch , Chicken Fat , Parmesan Cheese ( Milk , Cheese Cultures , Salt , Enzymes ) , Garlic , Salt , Yeast Extract , Butter , Corn Oil , Olive Oil , Cream Powder , Sugar , Natural Flavor , Extra Virgin Olive Oil , Xanthan Gum , Nisin Preparation and Spices .

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.

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