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How to Prepare a Bisque

A good bisque reflects the flavor of the main ingredient. If you have added cream to round out and mellow the soup, it should not mask the main flavor. All bisques are slightly coarse or grainy, with a consistency similar to heavy cream. A crustacean bisque is pale pink or […]

Soups and Stews

Shrimp Bisque

Makes 6 servings Chef’s Note: To make a rich broth base for this soup, you will need the shells of about 4 lb of shrimp, though you won’t use as many shrimp in the soup. You can purchase 4 lb of shrimp and use the remaining shrimp for another dish. […]