# Diet-Catering Vegetable Soups Panera's Ten Vegetable Soup is Mediterranean Diet-Approved By Amy Duong | Published 2019-01-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ten-vegetable-soup References: [panera](https://www.panera.ca/en-us/home.html#ten-vegetable-soup) To embrace the new year dietary plans, [Panera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearty-fireside-chili) introduces the 'Ten Vegetable Soup' -- it is fully vegan and Mediterranean diet-friendly. The soup is packed with many vegetable ingredients, including celery, carrots, onions, regular tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, red and yellow bell peppers, spinach, poblano peppers, and corn. All of these vegetables are bathed in a seasoned vegetable stock along with a series of dried Aleppo chilis, chickpeas, and grains such as sprouted short grain brown rice, red fife, and wheat berries. To top it all off is a fresh lemon wheel to bring a zesty flavor to the entire dish. The Ten Vegetable soup is now available at [Panera locations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panera-ciabatta-dippers) and comes in the option of a cup, a bowl, or a [bread bowl](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-bread-bowl). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vegan Soups:** The rise of vegan soups presents an opportunity for food companies to create innovative, plant-based soup options that cater to health-conscious consumers. - **Mediterranean Diet:** The popularity of the Mediterranean diet creates a demand for food products that align with its principles, providing an opportunity for brands to develop Mediterranean-inspired dishes and meal plans. - **Plant-based Meal Options:** The increased interest in plant-based eating habits creates a need for businesses to create diverse and satisfying plant-based meal options, like Panera's Ten Vegetable Soup. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Food and beverage companies have an opportunity to capitalize on the growing demand for plant-based food options, developing innovative and delicious vegan soups and Mediterranean diet-friendly dishes. - **Meal Delivery Services:** Meal delivery services can incorporate vegan soups into their menus and meal plans, offering customers convenient access to nutritious and flavorful plant-based options. - **Health and Wellness:** The health and wellness industry can leverage the popularity of the Mediterranean diet and plant-based eating by promoting products and services that align with these trends, like diet plans and nutritional guidance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Savory Cilantro-Infused Chilis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearty-fireside-chili.md) - [Hearty Vegan Winter Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-winter-soup.md) - [Organic Lentil Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-lentil-vegetable-soup.md) - [Thai-Inspired Menu Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thai-chicken-soup.md) - [Warming Tikka Masala Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-tikka-masala-soup.md) - [Slim Super-Premium Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-soups.md) - [Creamy Plant-Powered Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cream-of-tomato-soup.md) - [Mexican Street Corn Soups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mexican-street-corn-chowder.md) - [Festive Bakery Soup Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holiday-soup-cup-collection.md)