# Meatless Alternative Soups Gardein's Plant-Based Soups Contain Meatless Saus'ge, Chick'n & More By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2020-07-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-soups References: [foodbusinessnews.net](https://www.foodbusinessnews.net/media/photos/4175-conagra-brands-summer-innovation/) & [gardein](https://www.gardein.com/soups) When it comes to choosing an alternative to classic soups like chicken noodle or Italian wedding soup with meatballs, vegetarian consumers often have to settle for lackluster canned alternatives that just so happen to be made without meat—but [Gardein](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pea-wheat-plantbased-chickn) introduced a range of Plant-Based Soups that are full of flavor and texture-rich meatless alternatives. The new Plant-Based Soups from Gardein reinvent some of the most classic kinds of soup with its popular [meatless products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-plantbased-sausage). The Chick'n Noodl' Soup has chunks of [plant-based Chick'n](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-meat-chicken) and the Saus'ge Gumbo soup has meat-like chunks mixed in with bell peppers, white rice, okra, celery and other hearty ingredients. While many plant-based consumers may be familiar with canned vegetable soup, Gardein is now offering a Be'f & Vegetable Soup that has the potential to appeal to vegetarians, vegans and flexitarians alike. Image Credit: Gardein ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Plant-based Soups:** Opportunity to innovate and create flavorful and texture-rich meatless alternatives for classic soup recipes. - **Meatless Products:** Opportunity to develop popular meatless products that can be incorporated into various dishes and recipes. - **Flexitarian Appeal:** Opportunity to create products that cater to the growing population of flexitarians who are looking for plant-based options with meat-like texture and taste. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food & Beverage:** Opportunity for food companies to expand their plant-based product lines and capture the growing market of health-conscious and environmentally-conscious consumers. - **Vegetarian and Vegan Products:** Opportunity for companies specializing in vegetarian and vegan products to launch innovative meatless soup options to meet the demands of their target audience. - **Food Packaging:** Opportunity for food packaging companies to design packaging solutions that can cater to the unique texture and consistency of plant-based meat alternatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plant-Powered Seafood Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plant-based-seafood-soup.md) - [Pea-Based Chicken Alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pea-wheat-plantbased-chickn.md) - [Protein-Rich Plant-Based Meatballs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardein-ultimate-plantbased-meatballs.md) - [Hearty Canned Soup Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantbased-chilis.md) - [Instant Plant Protein Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-soup-mix.md) - [Plant-Based Summertime Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardein-ultimate-plantbased.md) - [Hearty Plant-Based Soup Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spiced-chickpea-big-soup.md) - [Meatless Filled Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filled-pastas.md) - [Meat-Free Protein Pots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protein-pot.md)