Bacon soup

Bacon soup is a soup made with bacon. Generally a number of vegetables are added^[1] and often a thickening agent such as pearl barley, lentils^[2] or corn flour. It can be added to Italian minestrone soup to enhance the flavor.^[3]

Bacon soup

Celery and bacon soup
Type	Soup
Course	Breakfast, lunch, dinner, or as a snack
Region or state	Europe
Serving temperature	Hot or cold
Main ingredients	Bacon, vegetables

Many variations exist, which may incorporate primary ingredients such as cabbage,^[4][5] beans,^[6] potato,^[7] lentils, spinach, peas, cauliflower, broccoli, leeks, pumpkin^[8] and rice.^[9]

Bacon is a common addition to many soups including creamy soups, especially those with a mild flavor that will not overpower the bacon.^[10]

See also

• List of bacon dishes
• List of soups