CultureJuly 14, 2026

bisque

/bɪsk/

Definition

A rich, thick, and creamy soup typically made from pureed shellfish like crab, lobster, or shrimp.

Etymology

The word likely comes from the French 'bisque,' which originally referred to a thick soup of meat or fish. It may be derived from 'Biscayan,' referencing the Bay of Biscay, though its exact path into English culinary terminology remains debated.

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