Rumford's Soup (Rumfordsche Suppe, also called economy soup)[1][2] was an early effort in scientific nutrition. It was invented by Count Rumford circa 1800 and consumed in Munich and greater Bavaria,[2] where he was employed as an advisor to the Duke. It was used as a ration for the poor,[3][4] for Bavarian workhouses[5] and military workhouses,[6] and prisoners.