ok ive been vegetarian for a month and a half now..but i dont know what i can all eat...is this ok..or not?

Question

ive been doing good for a month and a half so far. and i want to be vegetarian for the rest of my life. but today my father wants to have pea soup for dinner.. its made from split peas. and has ham chunks in it. but it also cooks all day with the ham bone in it. can i still eat it if i take the ham chunks out. or does the whole thing count as meat because it cooked with a ham bone in it all day?

Answer 1

I think most strict vegetarians would not eat it because it was made with meat. That said, there's no vegetarian certifying organization that's going to take away your vegitarian card if you choose to eat it. This is your choice that you're free to make. Does it count as meat in your mind? If so, don't eat it.

I guess it comes down to why you chose to live a vegetarian lifestyle. Is it for health reasons? Then cooking with a hambone isn't going to introduce much fat, although it will introduce some. Is it for moral reasons? If you object to the killing of animals for food, then you would be eating a food that was prepared using part of a dead animal. Not every vegetarian is the same, and you're allowed to make your own judgements. Think about why you want to be a vegetarian, and you'll probably have your answer. If it doesn't line up with your reasoning for being vegitarian, don't eat it. If you don't know why you want to be a vegetarian, now would be a good time to consider that.

Answer 2

I wouldn't eat anything that had been cooked with meat. I tell people who don't understand to think of it like an allergy: if I was allergic to pork, your dad's split pea soup would kill me even if I picked out the chunks. However, for the first couple of months that I was vegetarian, I did "eat around" the meat because (a) it didn't gross me out that much yet and (b) I was too meek to stand up for myself. Ultimately it's your call, but it's certainly not vegetarian.

Answer 3

It depends on your reason(s) for becoming a vegetarian. There are some extremist vegetarian snobs who would look down on you for it. But, it's really up to you. If you chose to stop eating meat for health reasons, removing the ham chunks should be sufficient. If you went veg because you can't stand the thought of animals being slaughtered for human consumption, then you probably shouldn't. Either way, I think you should make your own choice and not buy into the various veg philosophies and "rules."

Answer 4

In modern concept of “vegetarian” or “vegan” often MISUNDERSTOOD according to his/her physical, emotional and mind state. Most vegans would (and should) not condone the use of hateful, insulting others. They should respect and tolerate those in a different dietary group. I hope by you eating the soup without ham chunks should not do harm physically, but emotionally & intellectually...YES. You are creating an "vacuum" and may breach the rules in future again.

“Vegetarianism” is not the end, never stop there, not in eating habit alone, but is a continuous journey beyond. Moderation of worldly desire will be the “stepping stone” to advance. Use your wisdom, admire the others around you, be an example, be CONTEMPLATED IN MEANINGFUL LIFE.

Answer 5

Technically you cannot eat anything with meat in it but it really depends on whether you are a veg because you love animals or for health reasons. For health reasons people do pick out the meat - there are no hard and fast rules its really up to you here are some soup recipes

Pea soup is nice there is a vegetarian version made ith bacos (bacon flavoured soy chips) and stock and vegetables

2 c. of dried split peas
1/2 c. of barley
1 1/2 tsp. of salt
7 1/2 c. of water
3 chopped carrots
3 stalks of chopped celery
3 diced potatoes
1/2 c. of chopped parsley
1/2 tsp. of dried basil
1/2 tsp. of dried thyme
1/2 tsp. of ground black pepper
1 tbsp. of vegetable oil
1 chopped onion
1 bay leaf
3 cloves of minced garlic

Directions
Begin by sauting onion, bay leaf, and garlic in olive oil over medium flame.
Now add the peas, barley, salt and water.
Let this come to a boil, then reduce flame to lowand cook for 2 hours.
Next you want to add the carrots, celery, potatoes, parsley, basil, thyme, and black pepper.
You will want to let this simmer for another hour, making sure the peas and vegetables are now tender.
Ladle into bowls! Add some crusty bread
VEGETARIAN SPLIT PEA SOUP
Serves 6 Each serving equals one and a half 5 A Day servings

Ingredients

1½ cups split peas
6 cups water
1 medium diced onion
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
¼ tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper
¼ tsp dried parsley
2 medium grated carrots


In a large pot, combine split peas and water, and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat.

Cover and let simmer until tender (1 hour).

Add onion, potato, garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste, dried parsley, and carrots.

Simmer, covered, for 1 hour.

Transfer soup mixture in batches to a blender, and puree until smooth.

Return to heat and warm through.

THere are 1000s

Answer 6

Vegetarians don't eat soups made from meat bones, but your diet and the reasoning behind it is your own personal choice. If you are comfortable eating meat broth, then do it.

Answer 7

Sorry, you can't eat the soup because it was cooked with meat. No meat. No meat broth.

Some vegetarians eat eggs.
Some vegetarians eat fish.
Some vegetarians eat dairy.

No vegetarians eat meat.

Answer 8

probably not. my freind is a vegetarian as well. a lot of vegetarians eat eggs i guess because they never really contained a real chick. they're pretty much just "duds". im not sure if this is true but i really real vegetarian told me this.

Answer 9

I cant stand the smell of ham.

But the smell or taste dose not count as eating animals.

Answer 10

It's completely up to you. Their is no vegetarian rule book.