Is TRADER JOE'S, LATIN STYLE BLACK BEAN SOUP Vegetarian?


Ingredients
WATER, BLACK BEANS, ONION, RED BELL PEPPER, GREEN BELL PEPPER, FLAVOR CONCENTRATE (TOMATO PUREE [TOMATO PASTE, WATER], SEA SALT, SUGAR, CANOLA OIL, SPICES, CHIPOTLE PEPPER, NATURAL FLAVOR), TOMATO PASTE, GARLIC, SEA SALT, OLIVE OIL, CUMIN, GUAR GUM, BLACK PEPPER.
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.


