Is SHRIMP & SAUSAGE GUMBO SOUP Vegetarian?


Ingredients
WATER, CHICKEN STOCK, DICED TOMATOES (TOMATOES, SALT, NATURALLY DERIVED CITRIC ACID), CELERY, GREEN PEPPERS, ONIONS, OKRA, SHRIMP, ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE (PORK, POTATOES, SEA SALT, EVAPORATED CANE JUICE, SPICES, PAPRIKA, GARLIC, CELERY POWDER), WHITE RICE, WHEAT FLOUR, TOMATO PUREE (TOMATOES, SALT, NATURALLY DERIVED CITRIC ACID), PORK FAT, CHICKEN FAT, SEA SALT, RICE STARCH, PARSLEY, PEPPER SAUCE (DISTILLED VINEGAR, RED PEPPER, SALT), GARLIC, SPICES, CLAM EXTRACT, PAPRIKA.
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.


