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A thick soup that may be prepared with a cream or water base cooked in a chicken or seafood broth. Smooth and rich in taste, a Bisque is made with pureed ingredients however, this soup will often contain small bits of the foods used to flavor the soup such as seafood or vegetables. When preparing a Bisque, the main ingredients such as seafood or vegetables are sauteed first and then cooked within the soup base as it cooks. Additional ingredients may be added that could include potatoes, oinions, carrots, celery, crushed garlic, cooking sherry, seasonings, and spices.
In addition to being served as a soup, a Bisque may also be used to make a sauce for casseroles, meats, and side dishes made with grains. A few of the most common varieties of Bisque include seafood, lobster, shrimp, crab, crayfish, tomato, squash, and mushroom Bisque.
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Tomato Bisque |
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USDA Nutrition Facts |
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| Serving Size 1 cup (8 fl oz) |
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| Calories 50 |
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| Protein 0g |
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| Total Fat 1g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 9g |
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| Dietary Fiber 0g |
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| Potassium 169mg |
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| Sodium 424mg |
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| Cholesterol 2mg |
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| Serving Size 1 serving 1/2 cup |
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| Calories 103 |
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| Protein 1g |
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| Total Fat 2g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 18g |
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| Dietary Fiber 0g |
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| Sugars 11g |
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| Sodium 698mg |
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| Cholesterol 4mg |
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| Serving Size 1 cup (8 fl oz) |
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| Calories 79 |
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| Protein 2g |
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| Total Fat 2g |
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| Total Carbohydrates 11g |
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| Dietary Fiber 0g |
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| Potassium 241mg |
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| Sodium 442mg |
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| Cholesterol 9mg |
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Bisque term - Related Content |
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| Creamy and delicious, this lighter version of the classic bisque is high in protein and low in fat. |
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| Simply prepared, but so flavorful, this creamy tomato bisque makes an excellent lunch dish or as the first course for a dinner party. |
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| The perfect autumn soup combining the savory flavor of butternut squash, the tartness of apple juice, the spicy sweetness of red bell pepper, and the aromatic qualities of onion, celery, and carrots. |
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