What is the difference between soup and bisque?!


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A bisque is simply a classification of a soup. It is used to describe a soup that has a base of fish stock. Other classifications of soups include clear (a clear unthickened stock based soup). Puree (a soup which has been pureed). Cream (a soup enriched with cream). Cold ( a chilled soup). Broth (hearty thickened soup with high proportion of garnish)

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Answers: I am a chef.

So, I hope that I can help you.
A bisque is simply a classification of a soup. It is used to describe a soup that has a base of fish stock. Other classifications of soups include clear (a clear unthickened stock based soup). Puree (a soup which has been pureed). Cream (a soup enriched with cream). Cold ( a chilled soup). Broth (hearty thickened soup with high proportion of garnish)

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bisque is a bit thicker consistency

bisque i think is a little thicker than soup

bisque is made with cream

Traditionaly, bisque was a shell fish soup thickned with bread crumbs. In modern cooking, it can be any thick, rich soup. Hence, Tomato Bisque.





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