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.

In the news

In the article, the author highlights a bowl of crab-and-corn bisque as a quintessential example of the heart and soul of New Orleans food culture.

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