Is RICH & CREAMY BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP, BROCCOLI CHEDDAR Vegan?


Ingredients
MILK, WATER, CREAM, BROCCOLI, PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEDDAR CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYME], WHEY, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SKIM MILK, SODIUM CITRATE, MILKFAT, SALT, LACTIC ACID, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA [COLOR], ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR]), CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, ONIONS, SALTED BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM, SALT), CULTURED DEXTROSE, PARMESAN REGGIANO (CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, SALT, NONFAT DRY MILK, MILKFAT, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE), ORGANIC SOY SAUCE (WATER, ORGANIC SOYBEANS, SALT, ORGANIC ALCOHOL), GARLIC (WATER, GARLIC, PHOSPHORIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE [TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS]), WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SEA SALT, YEAST EXTRACT, GRANULATED ONION, LACTIC ACID, SPICE, ANNATTO (FOR COLOR).
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.


