From peta.org
Norfolk, Va. – Soup’s on! As temperatures dip and people seek warming, comfort foods to get them through the winter, PETA is naming its top ten picks for the nation’s best plant-powered soups and stews with its Souper Vegan Awards.
PETA’s stewpendous selections include a variety of hit-the-spot pottages, from the savory Nkatsi Froyi at Asempe Kitchen in Ithaca, New York—a velvety West African-inspired stew that blends peanuts and a savoury tomato base, seasoned with curry and other toasty spices—to the Organic Mohinga Broth at P.S. & Co in Philadelphia, a delightfully fragrant concoction of sweet potatoes layered with citrusy notes and aromatic herbs.
Those seeking something super-hearty can indulge in the 3 Bean Chili at Sweet Melissa Café in Laramie, Wyoming—a slow-cooked blend of pinto, kidney, and black beans with onions, tomatoes, green peppers, and corn—or the protein-packed Vujee Homemade Chili at Vujee Vegan in Huntsville, Alabama, which comes loaded with beef-free crumbles, two varieties of beans, onions, spices, topped with vegan sour cream and cheese and served with a side of sweet cornbread.
“These soup-erb stews and soups deliver fantastic flavor and show that being kind to animals can bring everyone a little comfort, one savory spoonful at a time,” says PETA Founder Ingrid Newkirk. “Every winner on PETA’s awards list is serving up wonderful winter warmers that leave animals in peace and keep everyone feeling nicely nourished.”
Other winners from PETA’s list include the Fragrant Coconut Soup with Tofu and Baby Bella Mushrooms at Green Elephant Vegetarian Bistro in Portland, Maine; the Potato with Fennel Soup at Sanaa’s Gourmet Mediterranean in Sioux Falls, South Dakota; the Peanut Tofu Soup at Revolutionary Soup in Charlottesville, Virginia; the Soupe De France at La Vie Vegan in St. Charles, Missouri; the Chikn & Dumplings Soup at Half-Peach Bakery & Cafe in Louisville, Kentucky; and the AK Squash Puree at The Goods in Soldotna, Alaska.
Each winner will receive a framed certificate from PETA along with bragging rights.
Cows develop friendships over time, chickens form complex social structures, pigs show empathy for other pigs who are happy or distressed, and fish have long memories and sing to each other—but in today’s meat, egg, and dairy industries, the animals are raised in filthy, crowded conditions and violently killed. In addition to sparing nearly 200 animals every year, each person who goes vegan also bolsters their own health, as vegans are less likely to suffer from cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. PETA’s free vegan starter kit can help those looking to make the switch.
PETA—whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to eat”—points out that Every Animal Is Someone and offers free Empathy Kits for people who need a lesson in kindness. For more information, please visit PETA.org or follow PETA on X, Facebook, or Instagram.
