Bisque (food)
Bisque is a smooth, creamy, highly seasoned soup of French origin, classically based on a strained broth (coulis) of crustaceans. It can be made from lobster, langoustine, crab, shrimp, or crayfish. The French bisque is one of the most popular seafood soups around the world.
Lobster bisque | |
| Type | Soup |
|---|---|
| Place of origin | France |
| Main ingredients | Crustaceans (lobster, langoustine, crab, shrimp or crayfish), rice |
The term "bisque" is also used to refer to cream-based soups that do not contain seafood, in which the pre-cooked ingredients are pureed or processed in a food processor or a food mill. Common varieties include squash, tomato, mushroom, and red pepper.
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