Best 14 Bisque Soup Recipes

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Bisque soup, a culinary delight originating from France, is a velvety smooth and flavorful soup typically made from a purée of seafood, vegetables, or both. This luxurious soup is characterized by its creamy consistency and rich taste, often enhanced with herbs, spices, and a touch of cream or wine. Bisque soup has gained popularity worldwide and has become a staple in many restaurants and home kitchens. In this article, we present a collection of exquisite bisque soup recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and taste buds. From the classic Lobster Bisque to the hearty Mushroom Bisque and the refreshing Zucchini Bisque, each recipe promises a unique culinary experience. Whether you're a seafood enthusiast, a vegetarian, or simply a lover of creamy soups, this article offers a diverse selection of bisque soup recipes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

CRAB BISQUE SOUP



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Creamy and velvety, this crab bisque soup recipe is divine. Everyone will think it took all day to make, but really it's ready in no time at all. Serve as a first course for your holiday dinner or for a special dinner. The delicate flavor of the crab, mixed with the complementary flavors of the creamed soups and a hint of smoky...

Provided by Carolyn Parke

Categories     Other Soups

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

13 oz canned crabmeat, flaked (2 cans)
2 can(s) cream of mushroom soup
1 can(s) cream of tomato soup
3 c half and half
2 c heavy cream
1 can(s) cream of asparagus soup
1/2 c sherry

Steps:

  • 1. Combine soups, half & half, and cream. mix well. Stir in crab meat.
  • 2. Heat to almost boiling then add sherry.

CORN AND CRAB SOUP BISQUE CHOWDER



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Found this recipe for Zaar World Tour 5 on real cajun recipe website...looks tasty... this is what it said;The 2007 Lacombe Crab Cook-Off Festival truly has something for everyone. The community of Lacombe, Louisiana welcomes its visitors with a weekend of fun and pure pleasure. Great entertainment, great food, wonderful artwork, carnival rides, and friendly folks, all set under the majestic live oaks at John Davis Park DO WE HAVE CRABS? Why sure we do (in LeCompte). We have boiled crabs, we have crab cakes, we have soft shell crab poor boys, and more. More could maybe be this dish.

Provided by Thea

Categories     Chowders

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups butter (1 pound)
3 cups chopped corn
1 cup chopped bell pepper
1 cup chopped celery
3 cups chicken broth
3 (15 ounce) cans corn or 6 ears fresh corn
cans Carnation Evaporated Milk
2 lbs crabmeat
2 pints half-and-half
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans cream of potato soup
1 cooking spoon flour
black pepper and oyster crackers (optional)

Steps:

  • Sauté pepper and celery in butter until completely softened. While stirring add the flour until dissolved. Add the chicken broth, corn, and crab cooking and stirring for five minutes. Add the milk , cream and potato soup stirring and blending until thoroughly heated throughout.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP OR BISQUE (ROASTING METHOD)



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What makes this soup so flavorful is that you roast the veggies in advance (squash, onions, apple). The roasting process concentrates and caramelizes the flavors. Then after roasting, it's a simple process to puree all the ingredients in a blender or processor. Just before serving, reheat and serve with croutons and a dollop of sour cream. We like this soup served the day after Thanksgiving with turkey sandwiches and a side dish of cranberry relish.

Provided by CookinDiva

Categories     Low Protein

Time 50m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small butternut squash, peeled, diced (about 5 C.)
1 medium onion, large dice (1 cup)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 apple, skinned, large dice (1 cup)
48 ounces chicken broth
1 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons parsley, fresh, chopped
1 tablespoon thyme, fresh, chopped
crouton (optional)
sour cream (optional)

Steps:

  • ROASTING: preheat oven to 450. Peel and dice squash into 1/2 inch pieces (see tip at end). Dice onion into 1/2 inch pieces. Toss squash and onion with olive oil and spread pieces onto a large flat baking pan. Season with salt and pepper. Roast for 20 minutes - add diced apple - and continue roasting another 10-20 minutes (30-40 total roasting time).
  • Tip: while you are roasting, make some "cheese toasts". Put some shredded cheese on top of bread rounds (we like gruyere or parmesan). Bake 10-15 minutes until crispy. These cheese toasts are fantastic soup toppers!
  • Place roasted mixture into blender with about half the chicken broth; puree (keep hand on lid because hot liquids can cause the top to "explode" off with built up steam). Add remaining chicken broth, half-and-half, and herbs; puree.
  • Transfer mixture to saucepan; reheat gently.
  • Serve with a dollop of sour cream and croutons.
  • TIP: to prepare squash, first cut squash in half horizontally. Place flat end onto cutting board to stabilize squash and use a peeler to remove skin. Remove seeds. Then cut into lengths, and then into diced pieces.
  • NOTE: if you have leftover mashed potatoes from Thanksgiving, add about 1/2 cup, which will thicken the soup and add a nice smoothness.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.9, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 8.9, Sodium 462.6, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 4.8, Protein 4.8

NEW ENGLAND SOUP FACTORY'S SPINACH AND ZUCCHINI BISQUE



New England Soup Factory's Spinach and Zucchini Bisque image

Another recipe from the New England Soup Factory, known for their hearty and unusual combinations. The roasted leeks lend a smoky spice to the normally mild spinach and zucchini. I loved to get this when we lived in Boston; at least this way I can make it here in TX. From the Boston Globe paper in 1998.

Provided by winkki

Categories     Spinach

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 tablespoons salted butter
1 1/2 cups onions, diced
1 1/2 cups celery, diced
1 small fennel bulb, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 3/4 lbs zucchini, in large chunks
2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
6 cups vegetable stock or 6 cups chicken stock
1 lb firmly packed spinach leaves
1 cup heavy cream
1 nutmeg
salt and pepper
4 medium leeks, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Begin the roasted leeks:.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
  • Combine leeks, oil, salt, and pepper in lg bowl; toss gently.
  • Spread in a roasting pan and roast for 20 minutes, stirring once or twice.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a Dutch oven or large heavy pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion, celery, fennel, and garlic; saute 10-12 min or until onion is softened.
  • Add zucchini and potatoes; mix well.
  • Add the stock and bring to a boil; reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
  • Remove from the heat and add spinach in batches, mixing with a large spoon after each addition until the.
  • spinach wilts.
  • Puree in batches in a blender.
  • (To prevent splashing, the restaurant suggests removing the inner core of the blender cover and holding a kitchen towel over the top.).
  • Return the puree to the pot.
  • Add the cream, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and roasted leeks, and heat thoroughly.

ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND POTATO BISQUE SOUP



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This is one of the few recipes we have from my husband's mother. I have no clue why "bisque" is in the title, as that is traditionally a milk/cream based soup and there isn't a bit of that in it. It is one of our favorites and company has liked it, too. I'm putting it here because the strip of paper it was written on almost 30 years ago, is getting a bit tattered! Also, we usually double this recipe, as it freezes really well. This is also a great recipe to use up the leaves of your celery stalks. The leaves have a sharper flavor than the stalk does, which add to this dish.

Provided by OliveLover

Categories     Pork

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lb sweet Italian sausage
1/2 cup onion, chopped
28 ounces tomatoes, diced
2 potatoes, diced (3 c.)
1/4 cup parsley, flat leaf, chopped
1 cup celery, diced
2 tablespoons celery, leaf chopped
2 cups beef stock
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon thyme (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (or to taste)
1 tablespoon salt (or to taste, and held in reserve)

Steps:

  • Heat a 4 quart pot, and add the olive oil. On Medium heat, brown the sausage, breaking up the clumps. (If your sausage is fatty, you may need less oil.) Add onion and sauté another 5 minutes or until the onion is translucent.
  • Add next 10 ingredients, tomatoes through lemon juice, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, about 40 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  • Add more lemon juice and the salt as needed.
  • Serve with a crusty bread. Freeze the left overs, if there are any.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.1, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 22.7, Sodium 1920.1, Carbohydrate 21.4, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 5.1, Protein 16.1

ROASTED RED PEPPER BISQUE (SOUP)



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Several years ago I attended a wedding at Pinehurst Resort in N.C. This bisque was served and I absolutely loved it! I wrote to the resort and asked if they would share the recipe and they did! I'm posting it here so I never lose it. PS: I'm not really sure about the prep/cooking time since I have not made it yet and the time was not included in the recipe.

Provided by G.I. Joe Girl

Categories     Peppers

Time 1h

Yield 1 Quart

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 ounces roasted red peppers, peeled and seeded
2 ounces yellow onions, large dice
1 ounce celery, large dice
1 ounce leek, sliced and rinsed
1/2 tablespoon garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3 cups chicken stock
1/8 quart heavy cream
1/2 tablespoon clarified butter
1/2 ounce chevre cheese
1/8 lb roux
salt & white pepper

Steps:

  • In large pot, heat clarified butter and sweat celery, onion, leeks and garlic until tender. Add roasted red peppers and tomato paste. Cook briefly then add roux and cook until roux is softened and hot. Add chicken stock and mix well with wire whip to avoid lumps. Continue to stir until soup comes to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and let simmer until roasted red peppers break down. Add heavy cream and crumbled chevre cheese and again bring to a boil. Place soup in blender and puree until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and white pepper. Strain soup through china cap.

MAMU'S CHUNKY TOMATO BASIL BISQUE SOUP



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I experimented and utilized several versions to come up with this recipe. It is widely enjoyed by family and neighbors. I use only Muir Glen tomatoes because they are so rich and thick.

Provided by Ewokchef

Categories     Vegetable

Time 3h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 cup celery, chopped
3/4 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup carrot, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
28 ounces muir glen diced tomatoes
24 ounces v- 8 vegetable juice
6 ounces muir glen tomato paste
28 ounces muir glen crushed tomatoes
16 ounces muir glen tomatoes
16 ounces chicken broth
kosher salt
crushed pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 -3 tablespoons fresh basil, snipped
1 pint half-and-half cream or 1 pint fat-free half-and-half
2 -3 ounces heavy cream (optional)
4 ounces cream cheese

Steps:

  • Saute the veggies in butter and olive oil combo until softened. Add tomato ingredients and spices. Simmer for 3 to 6 hours. Adjust thickness with more chicken broth or tomatoes.
  • About 5-10 minutes before serving, add the cream and cream cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.9, Fat 33.9, SaturatedFat 19.5, Cholesterol 103.5, Sodium 602.8, Carbohydrate 21.3, Fiber 4, Sugar 7.7, Protein 8.2

SAVORY ROASTED BUTTERNUT SQUASH BISQUE SOUP



Savory Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque Soup image

This is a vitamin rich, naturally low calorie, high fiber, creamy indulgent bisque, that is guaranteed to warm you on these cold lingering days of Winter and Spring and just anytime you need some good comfort food. This recipe is easy to make, because you don't have to peel and dice the squash and sweet potatoes before roasting. You simply scrape the tender meat out of the skins. Panera Breads is where I had my first Butternut Squash Soup and I fell in love. I believe they use pumpkin in their recipe. I saw a recipe on the internet using sweet potatoes and I tweaked it to come up with this recipe.

Provided by Sharon B.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 1/2 cup servings, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 whole butternut squash
2 whole medium sweet potatoes
1 whole medium white onion
2 cups onion soup, liquid from mix
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
4 tablespoons roasted cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons applesauce
3 garlic cloves
1/4 cup sunflower oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Cut the unpeeled squash and sweet potatoes length ways and remove seeds and membrane from the squash.
  • Peel and quarter the onion.
  • Peel the garlic cloves.
  • Rub the squash, sweet potatoes, onion and cloves with sunflower oil.
  • Place them on a foil lined roasting pan, suitable to catch drips.
  • Roast vegetables for 1 hour or until fork tender.
  • Check oven at 15 minute intervals to take out onions and garlic before they burn.
  • Add water to onion soup mix according to directions.
  • Remove vegetables and cool to touch.
  • Spoon the soft meat out of the skins of the sweet potatoes and squash and put in mixing bowl.
  • Mix the large vegetables with an Immersion blender and with the sweetened condensed milk. If the bisque is sweet enough with the milk, you can eliminate the applesauce in the next step.
  • Add the onion, smashed garlic cloves, pepper and apple sauce and 2 T. cinnamon to the mix and continue to blend.
  • Add 1/2 cup or more of the onion soup mix in increments to thin the bisque, until the desired consistency and taste is reached. If the needed amount of soup is too strong, substitute water as the remaining liquid needed for desired consistency. Blend until creamy.
  • Garnish, upon the request of each guest, with the remaining roasted cinnamon powder.

INSTANT POT BACON TOMATO BISQUE SOUP RECIPE



Instant Pot Bacon Tomato Bisque Soup Recipe image

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 Tablespoon butter
1/2 cup carrots (finely diced)
1/2 cup celery (finely diced)
6 green onions (finely diced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 (29 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
32 ounces low-sodium chicken broth
1 Tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon parsley
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 pint heavy whipping cream
6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled)

Steps:

  • Place butter, carrots, celery, minced onions and garlic into the instant pot and saute for 7-8 minutes.
  • Add your diced tomatoes to the instant pot, as well as the chicken broth and spices.
  • Add half the cream, stir, and let cook in the instant pot for 8 minutes.
  • Once the pot comes to full pressure and completes the cook cycle, allow the Instant Pot to naturally release the pressure.
  • Using an immersion blender, or food processor to puree the soup mixture to desired chunkiness. I like a medium puree.
  • Add the remaining cream and stir in the bacon pieces.
  • Top with green onions and sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 2634 kcal, Fat 255 g, SaturatedFat 142 g, Cholesterol 693 mg, Sodium 3195 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Sugar 20 g, Protein 63 mg

KETO TOMATO BISQUE SOUP



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I absolutely love tomato bisque soup; it is one of my favorites! But I needed it to be keto friendly! So here is my version. I based this soup on the original recipe and video from Chef John called 'How to Make Tomato Bisque.'

Provided by madi

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Bisque Recipes

Time 1h1m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup diced onion
½ cup diced celery
1 pinch salt
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (32 ounce) container chicken broth
1 (28 ounce) can crushed San Marzano tomatoes
½ teaspoon paprika
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
½ (1 gram) packet sugar substitute
½ cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, garlic, and 1 pinch salt; cook and stir until onion is softened, 5 to 8 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Pour chicken broth and crushed tomatoes into the pot with the onion mixture. Increase heat and bring to a simmer. Stir in paprika, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Reduce heat to low; add shredded coconut. Simmer until vegetables are tender and soup is thickened, 35 to 45 minutes. Add sugar substitute.
  • Remove soup from heat and blend in the pot using an immersion blender until smooth. Whisk in 1/2 cup heavy cream. Top each serving of soup with the remaining heavy cream and 1 teaspoon basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 37.7 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 959.1 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

TOMATO BISQUE SOUP



TOMATO BISQUE SOUP image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Tomato     Bake

Yield 10 people

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 lb. Tomatoes
1 cup garlic, crushed
2 shallots, finely chopped
3 oz. fresh basil, finely chopped
2 cups Tomato Paste
2 cups white wine
6 cups heavy whipping cream
2 lbs. unsalted butter, cut into cubes
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cut tomatoes into quarters. Toss in Olive Oil, garlic, shallots, basil, salt and pepper. Place on large baking sheet and roast @ 350 degrees for 45 minutes. In a soup pot add tomato paste and cook at medium-high heat until lightly brown. Deglaze with white wine. Add roasted tomatoes with juices, and heavy whipping cream. Cook at a simmer for 30 minutes, stirring frequently. Pour soup into blender and puree. Add chunks of butter slowly to incorporate. Pass pureed soup through fine mesh sieve. Finish by seasoning with salt and pepper to taste and garnishing with basil leaves.

SAVORIE'S TOMATO BISQUE SOUP



Savorie's Tomato Bisque Soup image

Make and share this Savorie's Tomato Bisque Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by barb-j

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup onion, chopped
1/3 cup butter
3/4 teaspoon dill seed
1 teaspoon dill weed
1 teaspoon oregano
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup flour
1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 cups chicken stock
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 cups half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • Sauté onion, dills, oregano in butter.
  • Add flour, cook roux.
  • Add tomatoes and (juice to equal stock amount) and stock.
  • Salt & pepper.
  • Bring to low boil.
  • Reduce & simmer.
  • Cook long enough to get rid of flour taste.
  • Before serving, warm up the half & half and slowly add to hot mixture along with parsley and honey, low simmer (so it does not break to boil) and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.8, Fat 32, SaturatedFat 19, Cholesterol 90.8, Sodium 1328.4, Carbohydrate 46.2, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 27, Protein 11.4

CARROT BISQUE SOUP



CARROT BISQUE SOUP image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Vegetable     Dinner     Healthy     Simmer

Yield 8 to 10 people

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup butter
2 large onions sliced
1 t ground coriander
3/4 t curry powder
1/4 t ground ginger
1/8 t ground allspice
1/2 t cumin
1/4 t ground mustard
3 T flour
2 cups water
1 1/2 pounds carrots, pealed, sliced
2 cloves garlic minced
7 bouillon cubes
4 or 5 cups milk
yogurt, sunflower seeds

Steps:

  • In a large kettle, heat butter. Add onions, coriander, curry, ginger, allspice, cumin, mustard. Cook onions until limp. Stir in flour until coated. Add water, carrots, bouillon cubes. Cover and cook 10 minutes. In blender, add milk and carrot mixture. Return to pot. Add remainder of milk. Salt to taste. When serving, top with yogurt and/or sunflower seeds.

SHRIMP BISQUE SOUP FROM GURNEY'S RESTAURANT



Shrimp Bisque Soup from Gurney's Restaurant image

This is a rich and delicious bisque from Lloyd and Nancy Gurney/Gurney's Restaurant in Hailey, Idaho. I found the recipe in Sun Valley Celebrity and Local Heroes Cookbook. Serving size is esimated because it wasn't listed. Keep in mind, you'll want seconds...

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb shrimp
1/2 cup butter
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
1 1/2 cups celery, chopped
1 1/2 cups carrots, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups chicken broth
28 ounces tomatoes with juice
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
2 teaspoons cooking sherry
1 tablespoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons thyme
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/3 cup flour
3 cups half-and-half
watercress leaf, if desired (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a 6-quart pot.
  • Saute onion, celery, carrots, and garlic for 8 minutes.
  • Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes, wine, sherry, and seasonings.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, covered for 10 minutes.
  • Stir flour into half and half and add to soup.
  • Heat to boiling. Stir in shrimp and remove from heat.
  • Puree soup and pour into a clean pot.
  • Keep warm and serve, or chill and reheat.
  • Garnish with watercress springs and a few shrimp if desired.

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest seafood possible. This will ensure that your bisque is packed with flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of seafood. You can use shrimp, lobster, crab, or a combination of all three.
  • Sauté the seafood in butter before adding it to the soup. This will help to develop its flavor.
  • Use a good quality fish stock. This will make a big difference in the taste of your soup.
  • Add some vegetables to your bisque. This will help to add flavor and texture.
  • Season your soup to taste. Add salt and pepper to taste, and you can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little bit of heat.
  • Serve your bisque with a garnish of fresh herbs or a dollop of crème fraîche. This will help to enhance the flavor of the soup.

Conclusion:

Bisque is a delicious and versatile soup that can be enjoyed year-round. With a few simple tips, you can make a bisque that is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful soup, give bisque a try!

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