Bisque

How it is used

Modern menus sometimes extend bisque to similarly smooth vegetable soups.

Example sentences

1. The lobster bisque had a deep shellfish flavour.

   The term identifies a rich smooth soup style.

2. A small cup of crab bisque opened the tasting menu.

   The soup can be served in a small tasting portion.

Common collocations

• lobster bisque
• crab bisque

Related terms

• stockA flavoured liquid made by simmering bones, vegetables and aromatics in water for a long time, used as the base for soups, sauces and braises.
• tasting menuA menu of many small courses chosen by the chef, served one after another to show the kitchen's style and best dishes, usually at a fixed price.

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