What does the word “bisque” mean in lobster bisque?
What does the word “bisque” mean in lobster bisque?
This is a reference to the two cooking methods of this soup, the prefix "bis" meaning two.
Shellfish (lobster, lobster in pieces) are cooked over high heat in their shells for five minutes.
Then they simmer in white wine with aromatic herbs: this is the second cooking.
