what makes a bisque
Bisque (food) Bisque is a smooth, creamy, highly seasoned soup of French origin, classically based on a strained broth (coulis) of crustaceans. It can be made from lobster, crab, shrimp or crayfish. Also, creamy soups made from roasted and purÃ©ed fruits, vegetables, or fungi are sometimes called bisques. 1 Etymology.