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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Yield 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 14
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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