Wish you could walk down the soup aisle and find premade vegan soup that was hearty, healthy and oh-so-tasty? Well grab your ladle because you’re in luck. Upton’s Naturals offers a line of wholesome and flavorful, shelf-stable soups, four of which are made with the brand’s very own seasoned Seitan. Crafted with real ingredients found in a kitchen, not created in a lab, and seasoned with herbs and spices, not “natural” flavors, the recipes are as close to homemade as you’ll find in a can. Who doesn’t love an easy, quick plant-based protein-packed meal on the go?
In addition to providing plant-based protein (8-14g per serving) and clocking in at just 180-300 calories a bowl, the vegan products are also Plant Based Certified, contain no added colors, flavors or preservatives, and are completely free of GMOs, cholesterol and trans fat. Ready to heat-and-eat via stovetop or microwave, here’s how the six soup varieties stack up:
-Chick & Noodle Soup: A vegan take on the soup we all grew up on, this comfort food creation is made with thyme, rosemary and hearty pieces of Chick Seitan. Generous cuts of carrots, celery and onion join rotini to make every spoonful feel like a soup-er blast from the past.
-Chick Tortilla Soup: The complex flavors of this soup are made from surprisingly simple ingredients, such as black beans, white corn, tomato, cilantro and Chick Seitan. The addition of lime juice, chili pepper and paprika provide this soup a zesty kick, while a touch of corn flour captures the taste of tortillas.
-Italian Wedding Soup: Featuring the perfect herbaceous broth to sop up with bread, this recipe is made with Italian Seitan, loads of pasta, and delicious speckles of spinach. Spices like garlic, fennel, thyme and rosemary create a robust and savory stock.
-Chick & Wild Rice: Featuring a wholesome serving of Upton’s Naturals’ Chick Setian paired with wild rice and plenty of herbs and spices, this soup delivers delicious homemade flavor without spending hours in the kitchen.
-Crimson Lentil: Inspired by the company founder’s favorite dal recipe, this lentil soup is delicious as a side dish, but hearty enough to be the main event. Try it with a squeeze of lemon and fresh cilantro!
-Minestrone: A vegan take on one of the most popular soup recipes, this is the perfect combination of vegetables, red kidney beans, and ditalini pasta in a seasoned tomato broth. Enjoy it with a slice of grilled bread.
Said Upton’s Naturals’ founder Dan Staackmann, “From recipes rich in protein-packed seitan to a veggie-forward minestrone, and my personal favorite, Crimson Lentil, our soups are designed with carefully selected, high-quality ingredients that provide powerful nutrition and excellent taste for people following a vegan or plant-based diet. We created these in our home kitchens, and now we’re bringing them to supermarket soup aisles across the country.”
Made in the USA, Upton’s Naturals’ Soups are sold at Whole Foods Market locations nationwide and select natural and independent retailers for an SRP of $3.99 for a 14oz can, plus online at Amazon and VeganEssentials.
About Upton’s Naturals
Located in Chicago, IL, Upton’s Naturals is an independently-owned natural foods company with a focus on meat alternatives and vegan values. Dedicated to simplicity and the use of real, recognizable ingredients, the Upton’s team pioneered flavored Seitan and kick-started the jackfruit food trend in the U.S. with its first-to-market lineup of pre-seasoned, heat-and-eat young Jackfruit. Their products are now sold in over 5,000 stores in the U.S. and have launched in 15 countries worldwide. The company also runs Liberation Kitchen, a 100% vegan comfort food restaurant that also serves as a launchpad for vegan brands. Visit UptonsNaturals.com for more information and find @UptonsNaturals and @Liberation.Kitchen on Instagram.
