Lobster Bisque

Lobster bisque is a rich, creamy soup of French origin, traditionally made from the strained broth of simmered lobster shells, aromatics like onions and celery, tomatoes, brandy or cognac, and finished with cream. Its signature velvety texture and deep, savory-sweet flavor come from this meticulous process of extracting every bit of essence from the shells.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a high-fat, high-calorie dish, primarily due to the generous amounts of butter and cream used in its preparation. A typical serving can range from 400 to 600 calories, providing a good dose of protein from the lobster and calcium from the dairy, but is often high in sodium.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	310 kcal
Protein	14 g
Carbs	12 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	980 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	4 mg
Vitamin B12	2.5 mcg
Iron	1.8 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Zinc	1.2 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, bisque represents the pinnacle of French culinary technique, transforming what might be discarded (the shells) into a luxurious delicacy. Nutritionally, the shells themselves are a source of minerals like zinc and copper, though their primary contribution is flavor rather than direct nutritional value in the final, strained soup.