Picture this: You’ve recently embraced vegetarianism, and your understanding mother-in-law promises to cater to your new dietary preferences. But when she serves up a meal with beef broth, you’re caught in a pickle. Do you compromise your values and eat it, or do you stick to your guns and risk offending her? This is the soup-er dilemma that one woman found herself in, sparking a family feud that has the internet divided.
A Vegetarian in a Meat-Eater’s World

The Broth Bombshell

A Well-Intentioned Mix-Up

The Vegetarian’s Veto

Soup Swap

The Boyfriend’s Backlash

The Principle of the Matter ✊

Mother-In-Law’s Response

Soup-er Dilemma: A Family Feud Over a Beef Broth Blunder
A well-intentioned meal by a mother-in-law turned into a family feud when a vegetarian woman refused to eat a dish made with beef broth. Despite her efforts to smooth things over by providing vegetable broth for future meals, her boyfriend accused her of being an ‘extremist’. Amid this culinary conflict, the woman seeks the internet’s opinion on whether she was in the wrong for sticking to her dietary principles. Meanwhile, her understanding mother-in-law has already put the vegetable broth to use, proving that sometimes, it’s the thought that counts. Let’s see what the world-wide-web thinks about this soup-er dilemma…
NTA. MIL is a sweetheart, but BF’s a jerk

NTA. Your MIL is amazing and understanding

BF’s mother vs MIL: A treasure or a vegetarianism battleground?

NTA: Beef broth in soup? Boyfriend’s clueless. Food feud drama.

NTA: Your MIL and you were okay with it

Beef vs. Vegetables: The Great Debate

NTA. MIL is a gem, keep her if you leave
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Is OP’s boyfriend a tool? The last two weeks say yes

Boyfriend’s actions make them the a**hole. Drama ensues.

NTA: Boyfriend craves drama, MIL was fine. He’s being unreasonable.

Handling a soup-er dilemma with grace and humor

Stick to your values! MIL’s reaction could make or break.

NTA. MIL’s beef broth bungle sparks BF’s unnecessary beef. Easy fix!
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NTA. You handled the situation gracefully and considerately.

Boyfriend’s bizarre anger over non-issue leaves everyone confused

NTA. MIL and OP handled situation gracefully. Lucky to have her!

NTA. Your bf is though, but his mother sounds nice.

Going vegetarian means giving up broth too. NTA.

NTA: MIL’s innocent mistake sparks family feud, BF overreacts

NTA. Friend’s struggle with vegetarian cooking and support from others.

NTA. Mother-in-law’s well-meaning gesture sparks boyfriend’s overreaction

Boyfriend doesn’t get it: beef and chicken broth = bone broth?

Soup-er Dilemma: Honest mistake or recipe for family feud?

Boyfriend’s embarrassment over MIL’s beef broth blunder sparks family tension

NTA: You handled it well! BF needs to understand vegetarianism

Avoiding broth for 20+ years, NTA. Boyfriend projecting

Food allergy vs vegetarian: red flag or abusive behavior? NTA

NTA: No beef with the mother-in-law’s soup sabotage
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Omnivore appreciates mother-in-law’s support for dietary choices

NTA: Vegan friend’s considerate actions make dining together enjoyable

Loving MIL avoids beef broth to keep your tummy happy

Unconventional advice sparks intrigue and raises eyebrows

NTA, MIL unfazed by beef broth incident. BF overreacted

Dump the AH boyfriend, not the lovely future MIL.

NTA. Embrace the veggie life and let the haters hate!

NTA, eat (or not eat) what you choose!

NTA. Clear the air with your MIL. Communication is key

NTA. Your bf’s AH behavior sparks family feud

Boyfriend mad, MIL not mad. NTA. Drama brewing?

NTA: Animal broth = severe stomach upset

Commenter clarifies their reaction to the mistake, acknowledging it was an honest one.

NTA. MIL’s beef broth bungle ignites family feud

Boyfriend’s AH behavior causes tension with MIL. NTA stands strong.

NTA. Polite, grateful, and gracious. BF upset about vegetarianism.

NTA – No a-hole here. Soup-er dilemma defused peacefully

NTA. MIL is accommodating, bf needs to uplift you

NTA. Love conquers all, but why did your bf get involved?

NTA. Misunderstanding resolved peacefully, husband overreacted. No a-hole here.

OP’s clever plan to resolve soup dispute with MIL and BF

You nailed it! Perfectly handled situation.

NTA. Mother-in-law and you were considerate and lovely towards each other

Apology accepted, soup enjoyed, but watch out for hidden drama

Gardein to the rescue! A veggie-friendly solution for soup lovers!

NTA for bringing own food, BF is the real A-hole

Witnessing a conflict resolution and still getting offended? NTA!

Curious about vegans’ hard line on consuming animal products?

NTA, but why focus on not being a burden? Be kinder to yourself!

Better Than Bullion: The Secret to Delicious Vegetarian Broth!

Dump the bf

BF calls her extremist, but she’s not the a**hole

You handled it well! NTA. Boyfriend needs to grow up

Love triangle: Boyfriend, mom, and a simmering soup controversy

NTA, MIL’s a cooking queen! BF’s a jerk, befriend MIL!

You handled it well! Invite mil to lunch, leave bf.

NTA. MIL sounds awesome! Keep the peace and enjoy family.

Boyfriend’s beef with vegetarian mother-in-law sparks heated debate

Vegetarian stands firm against animal-based stock.
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Husband’s beef with vegetarianism ignites family feud

You and your MIL are amazing! Boyfriend is a dumbass

Turn the tables! Tattle to his mommy and let her handle it!

NTA! You were kind.

Veggie vs Meat: MIL’s beef broth sparks family feud
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Peaceful resolution: NTA, no problem between you and MIL

NTA. BF needs to get over himself

NTA. Veggie power! BF needs to respect your dietary choice.

NTA. Stick to your convictions and bring your own food!
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BF’s mom lovely, you both considerate. BF, not so much

Important reminder to take supplements and consult a dietitian!

NTA – No a-hole here. Soup-er dilemma resolved peacefully.
