How is bisque pronounced?
Is bisque a French word?
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.
What does the word bisque mean?
(Entry 1 of 3) 1a : a thick cream soup made with shellfish or game. b : a cream soup of pureed vegetables. 2 : ice cream containing powdered nuts or macaroons.
What does bisque mean in soup?
A traditional French chef would define a bisque as being a thick, creamy soup made with shellfish and thickened by a paste made from their shells.